Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Jubilee L.E.A.D Academy Trust
L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Nottingham (NG8 3AF)
Closes in 4 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Jubilee L.E.A.D Academy Trust are looking for an aspiring Teaching Assistant apprentice to join their team. The purpose of your role will be To work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and a level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday - term time only
37 hours per week total. Daily hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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2
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 for the Pupil:
- Support learning activities for all pupils, being aware of stages of development, individual needs and giving positive encouragement and feedback to ensure pupils are reaching their full potential
- The learning activities may be for individual pupils, groups of pupils, or the whole class and may be delivered in the absence of the teacher
- Give care and support for pupils by providing a safe and secure environment, responding to accidents, emergencies and following procedures where appropriate
- Contribute to the safeguarding of all pupils by having an awareness of signs of abuse, an understanding of relevant procedure and protocol and ensuring any concerns are addressed in a calm and sensitive manner
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils by communicating effectively, allowing them to feel valued and listened to, encouraging questions and ideas
- Support children and young people through transitions that occur in their lives, enabling them to manage them in a positive manner
- Contribute to the personal and intimate care of pupils
- Support pupils with behaviour, emotional and social development needs and report any issues to the appropriate senior member of staff
- Provide support to pupils where English is an additional language
- Support learning activities for high achieving pupils
- Support pupils in a specialist area e.g. ICT, Literacy, Numeracy
- To support children and young people with SEND, supporting them to actively participate in learning activities. To liaise with parent / carers / outside agencies as required
Support for the Teacher:
- To assist with writing and monitoring pupil plans reviewing and implementing interventions enabling pupils to understand and meet their targets
- Support with the delivery of learning activities in the absence of the teacher, e.g. when providing cover supervision or working with pupils outside of the classroom
- Contribute to maintaining accurate pupil records, following relevant procedure and ensuring confidentiality at all times
- Working alongside the class teacher, ensure the learning environment, learning resources and materials are ready for use in activities whilst recognising and minimising potential hazards and making adjustments where necessary
- Develop positive relationships with families, taking a partnership approach so that support is provided both at the school and at home and sharing information where appropriate
- Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
Support for the Curriculum:
- Support pupils in activities to develop their literacy and numeracy skills by having an awareness of individual needs, learning targets, and the relevant support required to assist pupils’ development, offering encouragement and feedback where appropriate
- Prepare and effectively use ICT within the classroom environment to support and promote pupils’ learning in ways that are stimulating and enjoyable for pupils according to age, needs and abilities
Support for the School:
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other practitioners, drawing on their strengths and expertise in order to best support teaching and learning
- Willingness to keep up to date with professional practice by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the role and individual responsibilities
Where you'll work
Jubilee L E a D Academy Trust
Highwood Ave Bilborough
Nottingham
NG8 3AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
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.
20% off the job training.
Tutor support via online platform.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
At Jubilee, we inspire learners and develop leaders through our continuous support and development of all. We pay close attention to the small details and pride ourselves on having the very highest of standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning. Our children are our strength; they are friendly, welcoming and proud of their school.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Level 4 Higher Learning Teaching Assistant apprenticeship available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Louise
louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043287.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Saturday 1 August 2026 at 11:59pm)