Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Summary

We are looking to appoint a new apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive and passionate team at Ham Dingle Primary Academy. You will support, assist and supervise children including those with SEND, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo. You will also work towards gaining a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£13,046.40 pro rata

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday 8.15am-4.15pm. Term time only. Exact shifts TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

You will participate in the planning and delivery of learning activities to support pupils to achieve learning goals, in coordination with the class teacher and SENCo.

Main duties will include:

Support, assist and supervise identified pupils under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others
Engage all pupils in activities which promote independence and resilience
Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement
Supervise and provide individualised support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of personnalised learning plans
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Set challenging and high expectations which promote the Academy’s Culture of Excellence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the class teacher

Where you'll work

Ham Dingle Primary School
Old Ham Lane Pedmore
Stourbridge West Midlands
DY9 0UN

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

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

The apprentice will complete training on the job from Ham Dingle Primary Academy including remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences.

More training information

Training is delivered through a combination of:

‘Live’ remote tutorials (2 hours on a set day) delivered each month
Pre-recorded webinars
1:1 drop in sessions
Self-directed study
Research, assignments, case studies, quizzes, professional discussions
Observations and tasks set by the tutor within the work setting

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Ham Dingle is a Primary School based in Pedmore that teaches children from Reception through to Year 6. We are proud of the outcomes that the children achieve both academically and in their personal development. We have high expectations of all of our children and support them to achieve their best. As a school we focus on ‘The Best in Everyone’ and we support all of out community to achieve this. In Ham Dingle’s most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors concluded that the school was Good in all areas and was providing Outstanding Personal Development. We strive to ensure that our teaching standards are exceptionally high, and that children feel safe and supported in school. Lessons follow a knowledge-rich and academically rigorous curriculum, and we place a significant emphasis on teachers inspiring their students to love each subject and enjoy their learning. Our staff body is a collaborative, close-knit and diverse community that learns together, has fun together and continues on our journey towards all-round excellence for each individual student, year after year. Our staff feel empowered, supported and are provided with the highest-quality professional development. Here is the opportunity for you to join us and be part of our school community. Our safeguarding and day-to-day practice around keeping children safe, and working with families ensures that you will really feel that what you do on a daily basis is highly positive and makes a difference to children’s lives. We are excited to be able to offer you: · A wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking pupils with amazing learning behaviours and attitudes to working; · Hardworking, supportive and highly entertaining staff committed to achieving excellence for all. · 9 INSET days, 3 completely dedicated to planning and preparation.

http://www.hamdingleprimary.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

You will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant which could lead to a HLTA role, teacher training and full teaching role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

Leonie Davies

ldavies@hamdingleprimary.co.uk

01384 900753

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327488.

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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 8 July 2025)

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