Learning Support Assistant - Level 3 Apprentice
KING DAVID PRIMARY SCHOOL
Liverpool (L15 6WU)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 November 2025
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Summary
KDPS are looking to recruit a 1-1 to support a pupil in KS1. Here at KD, our school rules of Chesed, Kavod and Achrayut lead into and become a part of, our vision of building kehillah. KDPS is a Modern Orthodox Jewish school.
- Wage
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£12,300.16 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday - 8.20am to 3.20pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Friday - 8.20am to 2.10pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
31 hours 20 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
We are looking to appoint an excellent 1-1, to support teaching and learning, who is passionate about education, resilient in their goal for continued self-improvement and who fosters a love of learning in children. (Subject to a 3-month probation period).
You must enjoy working in a fully inclusive school and share the school’s vision of kindness, respect and responsibility. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. It is an offence to apply for the advertised role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
As a school we are committed to:
- Building a supportive and nurturing community based on trusting relationships between children, staff, parents, and the wider community
- Teaching children to be proud of and understand their Jewish identity, and to support their Jewish spiritual development so that they become well-rounded Jewish British citizens
- Empowering children to stand up and become pillars of both the local and global community, making a positive difference
- Unlocking every child’s potential, by delivering an outstanding and ambitious curriculum for all through forward-thinking pedagogical practice, excellent facilities and resources, and creative, passionate staff
- Ensuring children have a knowledge of, and respect for, world religions and cultures
- Ensuring children move onto the next stage of their development with the skills and values they need to drive their own futures to greater success and shape our diverse community for the better
Where you'll work
Childwall Road
Liverpool
L15 6WU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIT UK TRAINING & EDUCATION LTD
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.
Training schedule
- Day release each week
- Term time only hours from 8.20am to 3.20pm with the option of overtime
- Finish with Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
DBS checks will be completed for successful applicants.
About this employer
King David Primary School is a Modern Orthodox Jewish school. Alongside providing a stimulating and enriching education, we believe nurturing the spiritual, personal, moral, and cultural development of our children is fundamental to all that we do. Through our core values, we aim to create a community of happy and confident children, who are proud of their heritage and faith.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time qualified TA (Level 3).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KING DAVID PRIMARY SCHOOL
Annie Newport
a.newport@kingdavidliverpool.co.uk
01512351420
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350542.
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Closes in 25 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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