Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Little London Academy
The Gorse Academies Trust
Leeds (LS7 1SR)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
Posted on 14 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you looking to start a career in education? Little London Academy are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join their growing team. They are proud to be a joyful and inclusive school, where pupils are supported to become confident, resilient and responsible members of society.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Term-time only plus 1 week, actual salary: £13,275.00
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday. Term Time only + 5 days. Start/end times to be agreed but within the school working day.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 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
As part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we are passionate about ensuring that all children excel - regardless of background or additional needs. .
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join the team at Little London Academy. This is a vital and rewarding role, supporting the learning and development of all pupils, some with additional needs, and contributing to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, typically within a classroom setting. You will help pupils access learning and support their personal development, making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives.
Duties will include:
- Supporting students in their learning
- Building positive relationships and acting as a role model
- Promoting inclusion and the acceptance of all pupils
- Encouraging independence and active engagement
- Assisting with classroom preparation and routine admin tasks
- Monitoring student progress and contributing to a positive learning environment
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies
- Participating in training, team meetings, and professional development
- Supervising students during non-classroom times (e.g. lunch, visits, breaks)
- Undertaking other relevant duties as required by the academy
Where you'll work
Little London Academy
Meanwood Road
Leeds
LS7 1SR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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
- You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours)
- As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role
- Our programme has a particular focus on understanding local SEND provision
- You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (if not already achieved)
You will be supported with and prepared for the final Apprenticeship Assessment by Highfield Assessment (EPAO)which will comprise of:
- Practical Observation, followed by Question-and-Answer session
- Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
- You will be allocated 'Off the Job' Training hours per week (Minimum of 7.5 hours) to complete the Teaching Assistant Standard
- Time will be given in your working week in the school setting
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The ideal applicant will have:
- GCSE grade C/4 and above in English & maths
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- The ability to relate well to children and adults
- A professional, fun, engaging and nurturing personality
About this employer
Little London Academy formally joined The GORSE Academies Trust in February 2024. We are really proud of our Academy and the community we serve. Ours is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of
society. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of,learning, perseverance and challenge.
We want our parents, carers and employees to trust us as we work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential – because every child matters. We value the religions, traditions and backgrounds of all our pupils and are proud to have over
70 languages spoken in our school.
https://www.littlelondonprimary.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Membership pension scheme
- Access to an Employee
- Assistance Programme providing confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
£2k Cycle to work scheme.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within the academy
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Lynette Lee
lynettelee@avtl.co.uk
07786383434
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031671.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
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