Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week. As a minimum, you should have 5 GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

• This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as Teaching Assistant and will include the following:
• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment.
• Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality.
• Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning.
• Reflect on their own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues.
• Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals.
• Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners.
• Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy.
• Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures.
• Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals.
• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher.
• Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners.
• Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs.

Apprentices will typically attend York College on a day release for the duration of the apprenticeship and work with their employer for the remainder of their contracted hours. 

During their time in College, apprentices will work towards developing their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and at work will consolidate their on-programme learning with the support of their employer.  An assessor/reviewer will visit the workplace every 8-10 weeks to discuss and monitor progress on the apprenticeship in conjunction with the employer.

Continual assessment will take place throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

The End-Point Assessment (EPA) will comprise of an observation with questions by an independent assessor. It will last at least 110 minutes and you will be asked at least 4 questions.  

You will also have a professional discussion with an independent assessor which is underpinned by a portfolio of evidence. It will last 90 minutes and you will be asked at least 10 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway which you can use to help answer the questions.

There are no specific College programme related costs, however you will be advised of any additional costs during your application and enrolment process.

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

This is a full-time course. It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level or A Level programmes.

On completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress onto the Level 5 Learning  and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship.

To find out more about how to become an apprentice or how to recruit an apprentice into your business, please contact York College Apprenticeship Team:

Tel: 01904 770368
Email: apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk