Learning Support Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Sudell Primary School
Darwen (BB3 3EB)
Closes in 6 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)
Posted on 8 May 2026
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Summary
As a Learning Support Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in assisting students with additional learning needs both inside and outside the classroom. At the same time, you’ll be studying towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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This position is term time only which is reflected in the salary. The hourly rate is £8.00
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between 8.00am to 4.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 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
- Support students in the classroom
- Have input into designing lesson plans
- Organise the classroom ready for each lesson
- Mark students' work
- Escort students at break times
Where you'll work
4 Ellison Fold Terrace
Darwen
BB3 3EB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
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
- Training takes place in the workplace and off-the-job with your tutor
- You will have one day a week to complete your coursework
- You will meet your tutor every month
More training information
- Your training provider is Aldridge Adult Learning, an expected standard provider with 3 strong areas reported in the 2026 inspection report
- The course is broken down over an 18-month period and consists of written assignments, observation of practice and other assessment methods
- You do not attend college. All training is remote online or face-to-face with your tutor
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
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
ell Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community for children aged 4-11, currently serving around 170 pupils. Established in 1909, the school has been a key part of shaping the local community for over a century.
At Sudell, we are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can reach their full potential. Our vision is to build a supportive partnership between children, staff, and parents, ensuring that each child develops into a happy, resilient learner.We collaborate closely with parents to instill the values of confidence, cooperation, and responsibility in our students, preparing them for the next stages of their educational journey and life beyond school. By bringing education to life and leaving no-one behind.
Join us in creating a brighter future for our pupils!
Company benefits
Cycle to work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Staff recognition. Aldridge benefit scheme.
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
- Become a qualified Teaching Assistant on a permanent contract
- Progress to University to become a teacher
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030524.
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Closes in 6 days (Thursday 14 May 2026)
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