Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship
EDEN LEARNING TRUST
Bishop Auckland (DL14 7JZ)
Closes in 11 days (Monday 29 June 2026)
Posted on 18 June 2026
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Summary
At King James I Academy we pride ourselves on the support we provide to our students, helping them to achieve excellent results and ensuring they are well cared for and supported. We are looking for an individual who can support the Academy in doing this through the Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,392 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 - Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
You will support the student by:
- Attending to the pupils’ educational needs
- Support the carrying out of pre-determined educational activities and programmes of learning whilst promoting independent learning
- Establish a supportive relationship with children and parents, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
- Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of the children with special needs
- Promoting and reinforcing the child’s self-esteem and to act independently as appropriate
- Supporting pupils in respect of learning strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy, as directed by the teacher
- Supporting pupils in using basic ICT as directed, including using Google Classroom to support remote learning
You will support the teacher by:
- Displaying pupils work as directed by the teacher/senior colleagues.
- Undertaking pupil record keeping as requested.
- Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
Where you'll work
King James I Academy
South Church Road
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7JZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Teaching Assistant Level 3.
The apprenticeship will take place at King James I Academy, South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JZ with 1 day release to Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and the successful completion of pre-employment checks. An application to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted when the successful candidate has accepted the position.
About this employer
Eden Learning Trust is an established Multi Academy Trust based in South West Durham. Its aim is to provide the strongest possible education opportunities, in an environment where every one of our children really matters. Our banner of ‘Achievement for all’ is testament to this aim and has supported the founding schools in good stead over the past 7 years.
Mr Brennan, CEO said “As a Trust we will be defined by our ambition for our students, our warmth and our approachability as well as our drive to help in each other though collaboration and mutual support.”
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Those who successfully complete the apprenticeship can gain employment within a school environment as a Learning Support Assistant.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037110.
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Closes in 11 days (Monday 29 June 2026)
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