Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Newton Burgoland Primary School

Coalville (LE67 2SL)

Closes on Wednesday 25 June 2025

Posted on 20 May 2025


Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate, or an ambitious individual who is self-motivated and determined to be excellent, to support teaching and learning at our school This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a changeable environment.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The above salary is for full time, this role is TERM TIME ONLY, working 39 weeks per year. The actual salary is £9,611 per annum.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Working hours to be confirmed.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Working with a range of staff to deliver excellent teaching and learning
  • Being an approachable, caring and supportive adult role model
  • A commitment to a nurturing approach to developing the whole child
  • Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
  • Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
  • Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
  • Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
  • Accompanying groups on trips

Where you'll work

School Lane
Newton Burgoland
Coalville
LE67 2SL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
  • Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
  • Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
  • Adapt resources to support all learners.
  • Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
  • Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
  • Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
  • Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
  • Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
  • Apply methods of formative assessment.
  • Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
  • Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
  • Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
  • Provide feedback to learners.
  • Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
  • Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
  • Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
  • Adapt resources to support all learners.
  • Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
  • Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
  • Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
  • Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
  • Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
  • Apply methods of formative assessment.
  • Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
  • Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
  • Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
  • Provide feedback to learners.

Your training plan

Qualification:

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Teaching Assistant
  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)

Delivery Method:

  • Every other week (Friday PM)
  • Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

The role offers the chance to work with happy, welcoming children who are full of personality and eager to learn. You'll be part of a committed, enthusiastic, and nurturing team dedicated to providing the best for our students. There is great job satisfaction in knowing you are making a real difference in the children's lives. Additionally, the position provides opportunities for further training to meet the varied needs of the role, as well as the chance to work in a supportive and friendly environment within a small, family-oriented school. This role also offers good opportunities for both personal and career development.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Cover Supervisor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Jessica Commons

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321730.

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Closes on Wednesday 25 June 2025

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