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Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Dorrington Academy

Birmingham

Salary
£8–£12.71 an hour
Applications close
12 Nov 2026

Job details

Salary
£8–£12.71 an hourAdvert says: £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly National Living Wage
Location
Birmingham
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
12 Nov 2026

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£8–£12.71 per hour

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About the role

At Dorrington Academy we aspire to be a diverse and inclusive community school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. We aim for our children to leave equipped with the academic knowledge, skills and personal attributes needed to become successful citizens in modern Britain. Guided by our core values of contribution, compassion, respect, positivity and perseverance, we embrace a creative, personalised curriculum that nurtures the spiritual, moral and social wellbeing of our diverse community. We relentlessly strive for our children to be happy and feel safe in school, extending their learning through a broad and balanced, experience-rich curriculum that creates challenges and fosters growth. Our curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced so that our children are taught the right things at the right time - building on what has come before. The Trustees of this successful three-form entry school wish to appoint an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. Teaching assistants play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of students in educational settings. The Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is designed to equip aspiring teaching assistants with the essential skills needed to provide effective support to teachers and enhance student learning experiences. Ideal Candidates This program is ideal for compassionate individuals who are passionate about education, eager to start a career as a teaching assistant, and committed to making a positive impact on student achievement and well-being.

This Qualification Covers:

Supporting Learning Activities Classroom Management Techniques Assisting with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Promoting Student Engagement and Motivation Record Keeping and Assessment Support

Core Skills Developed:

Proficiency in supporting diverse learning styles and needs Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to assist in planning and delivering lessons Effective organisational and time management abilities Knowledge of educational policies and safeguarding practices Applicant should complete the application form in full.

About Dorrington Academy

Employer name
Dorrington Academy
Employer type
Academy (converter)
Address
Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1QR
Phase
Primary

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Dorrington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1QR

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Job reference
level-3-apprentice-teaching-assistant-dorrington-academy
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
5 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
6 Nov 2026

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