Learning Support Assistant Apprentice All Hallows School

All Hallows School

Shepton Mallet (BA4 4SF)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a warm, motivated, and forward-thinking candidate to join our dedicated team as a Learning Support Assistant Apprentice. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to launch a rewarding career in education and learning support while gaining practical experience and completing a recognised apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,600 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  • £12,180 per annum (£8 per hour apprenticeship rate)
  • Term time only contract 
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
8.15am - 4.15pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break). Position Type: Fixed Term (Apprenticeship Contract).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 17 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

Working under the guidance of our SENDCo and class teachers, you will:

  • Support individual pupils and small groups through tailored interventions (e.g., reading, maths, or language support)
  • Assist teachers in classroom management and adapt learning materials to individual pupil needs. Help pupils build confidence, concentration, and independence
  • Maintain a safe, encouraging, and positive environment inside and outside the classroom
  • Contribute to broader school life, which may include involvement in sports, drama, or music

Where you'll work

All Hallows School
Cranmore Hall
East Cranmore
Shepton Mallet
BA4 4SF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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.

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.

More training information

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade (Grade A-C/9-4))
  • Maths (grade (Grade A-C/9-4))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Passionate
  • Adaptable
  • Enthusiastic

Other requirements

  • Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check
  • Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport

About this employer

All Hallows School is an innovative co-educational independent prep school set in the heart of Somerset, catering to pupils aged 3 to 13 years. We pride ourselves on creating a secure, happy, and inclusive community where children develop the confidence, resilience, and curiosity needed to flourish. We believe happy children are successful children, and we nurture every pupil to achieve their full potential.

https://allhallowsschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Complimentary daily lunch, free onsite parking.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This is a fixed-term position for the duration of the apprenticeship, however dependent on the pupil requirements and needs once the candidate is qualified, there may be opportunity to apply for a permanent role or contract extension.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

SSAL

Enquiries@sslcourses.co.uk

03303327997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048810.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)