Apprenticeship · Teaching assistant
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School · Evesham
- Wage
- £13,312 a year
- Hours
- 32 a week
- Apply by
- 17 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- From 4 Jan 2027
- Course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
- Reference
- 2000062444
About this apprenticeship
- Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
- Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion
- Provide support to pupils 1:1, individually or in groups, to help them access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
- Support children in achieving their SEND targets set by the class teacher or SENCO, including 1:1 or group work
- Support Forest school sessions
- Assist with midday supervision duties, ensuring a safe and positive environment for our pupils during their lunch break
Working week: Monday - Friday 08:40 - 12:30 & 13:00 - 15:10. Monday finish time will be 15:30 Total working time is 32 hours, with 2hrs 10 mins for study time taken flexibly over the week, term-time only.
Skills: Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, commitment to learning, Enthusiastic
This employer is Disability Confident.
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English (grade 9-4) – essential
- GCSE in Mathematics (grade 9-4) – essential
About Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School
- Setting
- School
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Registered places
- 90
- Advertised by
- Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School
Cropthorne with Charlton CE First School is a rural first school with mixed-age classes. Our school has a strong family ethos, a supportive team, and close community links, making it an excellent place to work. We provide a safe, happy, caring environment, which celebrates diversity and encourages the children to develop a curiosity about the world that “Inspires Learning for Life”. This is delivered through an enriched, broad and balanced curriculum, which allows everyone, regardless of background, to feel successful through irresistible learning. We are proud of our Christian ethos, strong traditional values and progressive curriculum centred on child development. We are a small and friendly Church of England school serving the villages of Cropthorne and Charlton, and the Worcestershire countryside beyond.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 17 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
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How much are apprentices paid?
From 1 April 2026 the apprentice minimum is £8.00 an hour if you are under 19 or in your first year; after that you get the National Minimum Wage for your age (£10.85 at 18 to 20, £12.71 at 21 and over). Many schools and nurseries pay more, and each advert shows its wage exactly as the employer gave it.
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