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Teaching assistant apprenticeship Apprenticeship

After GCSEs.

• Level 3
• 18 months
• After GCSEs
• Paid while you train

Entry requirements

• With GCSEs: No specific subjects required. Helpful: English Language, Maths. Typical: Employers set their own requirements; many look for GCSE English and maths at grade 4, and if you don't have them you can work towards them during the apprenticeship.

Careers it leads to

• Teaching assistant: Supports pupils' learning in classrooms, including pupils with extra needs.
• Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.

Where to find it

Employers advertise vacancies on GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship.

Official apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant (Level 3, typically 18 months)

Revision guides

GCSE English Language · GCSE Maths

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