Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Apprentice

Summary

To support all aspects of student learning and achievement across the school. Working alongside other apprentices, you will be part of a dedicated team who will support you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours. You will have one day off per week as a study day when you will be set assignments by your nominated tutor.

Wage

£12,171 a year

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.

31 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

1 year 7 months

Positions available

3

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

Key Duties:

To support the learning and emotional/social/behavioural needs of students in accordance with Trust policies.
To communicate regularly with subject specialists regarding student’s additional needs and to assist in the preparation of learning materials/resources.
To prepare and host interventions with groups or individual students under the direction of the SENDco, providing tailored support to enable the students to access learning.

Where you'll work

Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road Portslade
Brighton
East Sussex
BN41 2WS

Training

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

College or training organisation

ALDRIDGE EDUCATION

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 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, in which you will receive training to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours, also includes:

Level 3 Diploma – Supporting Teaching and Learning
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
NCFE combined knowledge and competency-based qualification
Work-based learning
20% off-the-job training
Training is delivered online and face-to-face
A nominated tutor
Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (grade 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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Patience

Other requirements

Evening and weekend work may be required. You may be required to undertake duties as reasonably required with this grade. Satisfactorily meeting the Trust’s employment checks – a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (including any relevant overseas checks), health assessment, references, qualifications and legal entitlement to work in the UK.

About this company

PACA is a vibrant, inclusive school where we put every student’s progress and success at the heart of all we do. Our ambition is to support students to develop the skills, knowledge, qualifications, character and ambition to create amazing opportunities and to be successful. In recent years our results have consistently improved. Rated GOOD by Ofsted, our students continue to celebrate some exceptional GCSE results. Learning at PACA happens within and beyond the classroom and involves far more than the formal, taught curriculum. We actively help our students to recognise their leadership and development capabilities, and offer a great range of enrichment activities - from our award-winning Student Social Action Committee to the Junior Football Academy. Our students enjoy using our superb music facilities and creating in our renowned art department.

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After this apprenticeship

A full-time position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship/training

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