Apprentice Learning Support Assistant
Nerrols Primary School
Taunton (TA2 8GS)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Nerrols Primary School (part of the Richard Huish Trust) are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable apprentice Learning Support Assistant.
- Wage
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£12,480 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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08:45 until 15:15, Monday - Friday. Term time only (39 weeks per year).
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 22 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
Are you passionate about helping children succeed and looking to start a rewarding career in education? We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our school team.
Working with teachers and support staff, you will help pupils access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive environment.
Supporting Learning
You will support pupils in the classroom, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them engage with lessons and make progress.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to access learning.
- Assisting with SEND support strategies and intervention activities.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
- Monitoring progress and sharing feedback with teachers and the SENDCo.
Supporting Pupils at Lunchtime
You will help pupils enjoy a safe and positive lunchtime experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising pupils during lunch and playtimes.
- Encouraging positive social interaction and constructive play.
- Supporting pupil wellbeing and reporting any concerns.
- Assisting with minor accidents or illnesses when required.
Pastoral, Welfare and Professional Responsibilities
You will play an important role in promoting pupil wellbeing and maintaining a safe school environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils' social and emotional development.
- Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil welfare at all times.
- Working professionally with staff, parents and carers.
- Attending training, meetings and other professional development opportunities as required.
Where you'll work
Nerrols Primary School
Nerrols Drive
Taunton
TA2 8GS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- References
- Right to work check
About this employer
Richard Huish is a group of educational organisations that spans early years, primary, and further education, committed to delivering exceptional education for all. The primary schools within the Trust include both traditional village provision and larger town centre-based schools with all the primary schools providing a nursery/pre-school offer. We work closely with the Diocese of Bath and Wells who in turn support North Curry Primary school which is a church school within Richard Huish Trust. With Richard Huish College re-designating as a 16-19 academy and formally joining Richard Huish Trust in 2021 the overall student number has increased to circa 4000. The organisations work closely together in order to provide a wide range of opportunities to ensure that all pupils and students maximise their potential and develop aspirations beyond their expectations. All our organisations are guided by a set of core values that clearly set out the expectations for all members of our community. The ambition is for all the organisations within Richard Huish Trust to retain their individual autonomy to best serve their local communities whilst also benefitting from the collective advantages of working closely with other like-minded partners.
https://www.huish.education/our-academies/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Free Eye Test Vouchers
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Depending on the circumstances, qualified apprentices would be considered for roles within the trust should they be available at the time of completion.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059525.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:59pm)