Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

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 a year

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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 6 months

Positions available

2

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

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
Great job satisfaction in knowing you are making a real difference in the children's lives
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.
Good opportunities for both personal and career development.
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

Newton Burgoland Primary School
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

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade grade C/4 or L2 or above)
Maths (grade grade C/4 or L2 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
Team working
Proactive CPD
Interpersonal skills
Empathy
Adaptability
Positivity
Resourcefulness

Other requirements

The candidate will be required to give personal care to children when required.

About this company

Newton Burgoland Primary School is an outstanding school in North West Leicestershire.

https://www.newburland.leics.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Leanne Brindley

Leanne.Brindley@leics.gov.uk

0116 305 3947

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322420.

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Closes on Wednesday 25 June 2025

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