Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at University Academy Long Sutton
University Academy Long Sutton
Spalding (PE12 9LF)
Closes on Monday 20 April 2026
Posted on 19 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of pupils? Do you have a desire to gain real world experience in a dynamic learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This apprenticeship will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge, as well as a recognised qualification in education.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm.
Term time only.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 21 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Under the direction of the teacher, carry out pre-determined tasks to support the pupil’s learning
- Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the pupil to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks
- Provide general learning support as required for children with special needs, or where English is not their first language
- Help with the care and support of the pupil, including attending to their emotional, complex medical and physical care needs;
- Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring the pupil feels involved with tasks and activities.
- Under the direction of the teacher, support the Academy curriculum, including literacy and numeracy activities
- Support the use of Computing in the curriculum
- Provide information to help the class teacher plan appropriate work programmes
- Help to prepare the learning environment for use
- Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g. preparation of materials
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents or carers
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
- Provide support for Academy events as directed
Where you'll work
University Academy Long Sutton
84 Little London
Spalding
PE12 9LF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
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
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification
- The assessor will visit you at UALS every 4-6 weeks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Positive " can do" attitude
- work in a busy environment
About this employer
The University Academy Long Sutton is a popular 11 - 16 Academy in the rural market town of Long Sutton, and is part of The University of Lincoln Academy Trust.
https://www.uals.org.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
- May lead to permanent position for the right candidate on successful completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
Maddy Austen
maddy.austen@uolat.co.uk
01406 423042
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021124.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 20 April 2026
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