Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
Hugglescote (LE67 2HA)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Hugglescote Community Primary as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, help create a positive learning environment, follow school policies, build strong relationships, and grow through training, all while making a real difference in our vibrant, supportive school community.
- Wage
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£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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This role is TERM TIME ONLY working 39 weeks per year. The actual annual salary is £10,704
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 8.30am - 3.15pm.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 20 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 7 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
- Supporting the class teacher in creating an effective learning environment for the children
- Working with individuals on a one-to-one basis and small groups of pupils
- To support groups of a range of abilities under the direction of the class teacher
- Working as part of a team
- Implementing school policies, e.g. behaviour, marking, safeguarding etc.
- Having high expectations of yourself, children and their learning
- Attending relevant training and professional development opportunities
- Building positive relationships with the children and colleagues within the school and community
Where you'll work
Hugglescote Community Primary School
Ashburton Road
Hugglescote
LE67 2HA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
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
- A mixture of blended learning in the workplace and taught delivery every other Friday afternoon at the Loughborough College (optional term time only)
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer / Assessor
- Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9.30am - 3.00pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
- Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
More training information
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will be employed to work with children full-time in a school as a member of staff, not a student. Any offer will be subject to a full DBS and Satisfactory References. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.
About this employer
Hugglescote Community Primary School is located in the heart of Coalville and is proud to be recognised by Ofsted as “a caring school.” Staff often describe it as “one big family,” reflecting the strong sense of community and support within our school. At Hugglescote, children and staff work together with enthusiasm and dedication to achieve high standards across all areas of school life. We are well known for our warm welcome and the quality of care we provide to every child. Our commitment extends beyond pastoral care—we aim for excellence in academic performance, creativity, technology, sports, and social development, ensuring every child can thrive.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
To progress into a qualified role as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, contributing effectively to classroom support and student learning.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
01509515461
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038128.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)