St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School,

Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8QL,

TEL: 0121 783 7232

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Email: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk

Head teacher: Miss Emma Finnegan

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Full Time – Term Time Only

Email Address:      m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk

Telephone Number: 0121 783 7232

Start Date:  September 2026
Contract: Fixed-term (linked to apprenticeship duration)
Salary: Apprenticeship rate (in line with national apprenticeship guidelines)

Closing Date:  27th March 2026

This vacancy may close earlier than advertised depending on the number of applications received.

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

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St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a motivated, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and wishes to develop their skills and qualifications while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.

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The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and experienced staff, supporting pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing while completing a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship qualification.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development

• Has a positive, patient and nurturing approach

• Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all pupils

• Can work effectively as part of a team and follow guidance from teachers and senior staff

• Is keen to learn, reflect and develop professionally

• Demonstrates good communication skills with children and adults

Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided as part of the apprenticeship.

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Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above

• Ability to provide evidence of English and Maths qualifications

• Must not already hold a Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 3 or above

• Must have lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years, in line with apprenticeship funding requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Support pupils individually and in small groups, under teacher direction

• Assist with classroom activities, resources and learning environments

• Help promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning

• Support pupils’ social, emotional and personal development

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

• Complete all elements of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, including off-the-job training and assessment

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We can offer:

• A warm, inclusive and welcoming school community

• A supportive and experienced staff team

• High-quality training and mentoring throughout the apprenticeship

• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience across the school

• A strong commitment to professional development

• A school that values the role of Teaching Assistants as key contributors to pupil progress and wellbeing

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For further details and an application form please visit www.stberns.co.uk in the vacancy section. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our office staff on 0121 783 7232 or emailing m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

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Enhanced DBS

Childcare Disqualification (where applicable)

Qualifications (where applicable)

Medical fitness

Identity and right to work.