Learning Support Assistant apprentice

UNITED LEARNING TRUST

Accrington Lancashire (BB5 4FF)

Closes on Friday 9 January 2026

Posted on 28 November 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a committed, inspiring, and aspirational Learning Support Assistant Apprentice to join our Inclusion Department in Spring 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship. This will include remote CPD sessions (6.5 hours per week) and two national conferences.

Wage

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

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£7.79 per hour-£12.81 per hour (Dependent on age, qualifications and experience)

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm, term time only

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

You will support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a range of settings with professional responsibilities including:

  • Working with individuals or small groups of students in the classroom
  • Supporting students with social and emotional well-being
  • Implementing specific programmes with individuals or small groups appropriate to their development needs throughout the curriculum area and/or internal interventions
  • Assisting in the devising of individual student targets and supporting regular monitoring and review
  • Developing positive relationships with students and staff to assist with student progress and attainment

Where you'll work

Accrington Academy
Queens Road West
Accrington Lancashire
BB5 4FF

Training

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

Training provider

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

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

As part of this role, you will complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, which combines practical experience with high-quality training. The programme includes:

  • Structured learning delivered by United Learning’s apprenticeship team
  • On-the-job training in a supportive school environment
  • Development of skills in classroom practice, SEND support, and student engagement
  • Regular reviews and mentoring to help you succeed
  • A nationally recognised qualification upon completion

This is an excellent opportunity to start or progress your career in education while earning a salary and gaining valuable experience.  

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Accrington Academy has a strong local reputation and has been oversubscribed for several years. We are a successful school, where our staff and students thrive in a purposeful, ambitious, and supportive environment. We seek to provide outstanding education and bring out ‘The best in everyone’ every single day. 

We are incredibly proud to deliver a curriculum which combines powerful knowledge and outstanding examination results with Education with Character; an education which challenges, inspires and excites our students and prepares them for the ups and downs of life. With this in mind, we provide a breadth of opportunities and experiences which seek to help our students become confident, well-rounded, and ambitious young adults. Our curriculum and enrichment programme are overflowing with opportunities to try something new and develop new skills. 

The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with passionate staff who are willing to go the ‘extra mile’ seeing and treating every student as an individual. The environment in which we work is modern and vibrant with first class facilities. 

As one of the UK’s largest and most respected multi academy trusts, United Learning is committed to helping you thrive. We offer outstanding career development, personalised support, and a culture that truly values your contribution. 

We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education. Recent additions include a Health Cash Plan, which allows you to claim back the cost of private healthcare, covering everything from dental and optical care to physiotherapy and specialist consultations. We have also introduced a free Will writing service, giving you peace of mind for the future. 

As a United Learning colleague, you will benefit from: 

  • Some of the most competitive salaries in the sector, with average pay around 5% above national scales.
  • At least eight INSET days each year, including three dedicated to planning
  • Tailored professional development to support your career goals
  • Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of major retailers
  • Enhanced family leave benefits
  • A comprehensive Health Cash Plan to help cover every day healthcare costs, reducing financial pressure while supporting your wellbeing
  • Discounts on gym memberships
  • A convenient car lease scheme
  • 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support

 

As an Accrington Academy colleague, you will also benefit from: 

  • A commitment to support you where possible with flexible working options which suit your lifestyle 
  • At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you wish
  • Excellent facilities and resources, including onsite gym and pool 

 

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a tour of the  Academy or if you have any questions about the role please contact the Principal’s PA, Sandra Chadburn on sandra.chadburn@accrington-academy.org   

 

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Company benefits

We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education.

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

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002991.

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Closes on Friday 9 January 2026

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