Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aspire Academy Bexley
To work under the instruction/guidance of the Class Teacher/Senior Leadership Team: Support students to become independent learners. Promote social and emotional development. Support students’ individual behaviour targets. Support students to enable them to participate fully in the social and academic activities within the Academy.
Apprenticeship summary
What will the apprentice be doing?
1. Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs.
2. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans.
3. Use strategies in liaison with the Class Teacher to support students to achieve learning goals.
4. Promote good student behaviour, dealing with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging students to take responsibility for their behaviour.
5. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
6. Assist with the display of student’ work.
9. To attend team meetings and participate in activities that support the senior leadership team in the maintenance of discipline and ethos.
10. To assist and support other members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the Academy including involvement in offsite activities.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of this apprenticeship.
Annual wage
£14,526.20 a year
Expected duration
1 Year 6 Months
Possible start date
08 Sep 2025
Date posted
10 Jun 2025
Reference number
1000325344
Positions
1 available
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (Grade A*-C / 9-4) Essential
About the employer
We are a small, specialist primary school in Bexley, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children aged 5–11 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We recognise that every child is unique, which is why we take a holistic approach to their education and wellbeing. Our dedicated team works closely with families and supporting agencies to help pupils develop confidence and essential life skills. Through high quality teaching and learning, therapeutic interventions and a focus on personal development, we support every child to progress successfully onto the next stage of their education and their lives. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding recognition for Behaviour and Attitudes, as well as Personal Development. This reflects our commitment to ensuring every child is encouraged and inspired - enabling them to reach their full potential.
Employer
Aspire Academy Bexley
https://aspire.lseat.org.uk/
Address
South Gipsy Road
Welling
Kent
DA16 1JB
51.46113
0.12239