Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Summary

We are looking to appoint a new apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive and passionate SEND team at The Hurlingham Academy. You will support, assist and supervise identified pupil/s with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo. You will also work towards gaining a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Wage

£20,573.76 a year

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The salary of £20,573.76 is pro rata of £23,843 FTE per annum

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.15am - 4.15pm Term time only

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

You will participate in the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities to support pupils to achieve learning goals, in coordination with the class teacher and SENCo. Main duties will include:

Support, assist and supervise identified pupil/s with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo
Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others
Engage all pupils in activities which promote independence and resilience
Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement
Supervise and provide individualised support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Set challenging and high expectations which promote the Academy’s Culture of Excellence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the class teacher

Where you'll work

The Hurlingham Academy
Peterborough Road
Fulham London
SW6 3ED

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

Your 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.

Your training plan

The apprentice will complete training on the job from The Hurlingham Academy (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours, term time only) plus two national face to face conferences.

More training information

Training is delivered through a combination of:

‘Live’ remote tutorials (2 hours on a set day) delivered each month
Pre-recorded webinars
1:1 drop in sessions
Self-directed study
Research, assignments, case studies, quizzes, professional discussions
Observations and tasks set by the tutor within the work setting

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

The Hurlingham Academy is a very special community. Ofsted officially recognised our mixed comprehensive school as ‘outstanding’ in March 2024 and inspectors saw that ‘pupils behave exceptionally well and achieve highly.’ Our GCSE results consistently place us in the top 5 United Learning academies and our students have made ‘well above average’ progress for the last six years. This year, a tremendous 85% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 75% achieving grade 5 or above in the two subjects. At the higher levels, 41% of all students achieved a grade 7 or above in English and maths. These tremendous results are due to the unique culture that has developed at The Hurlingham Academy. The highest expectations of students and real academic rigour are combined with a strong focus on developing the whole child and embedding a culture in which every single child matters and must be supported to achieve their full potential. 42% of our students are pupil premium (nearly twice the national average) and so we are working to help some of the UK's most economically needy students achieve the best GCSE results possible. At The Hurlingham Academy, we strive to ensure that our teaching standards are exceptionally high, and that children feel safe and supported in school. Lessons follow a knowledge-rich and academically rigorous curriculum, and we place a significant emphasis on teachers inspiring their students to love each subject and enjoy their learning. Our staff body is a collaborative, close-knit and diverse community that learns together, has fun together and continues on our journey towards all-round excellence for each individual student, year after year. Our staff feel empowered, supported and are provided with the highest-quality professional development. Here is the opportunity for you to join one of the most happy and successful schools in United Learning and to be part of the incredible journey that The Hurlingham Academy has been on.

http://www.thehurlinghamacademy.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The qualification could lead to a Higher Level LSA role, or even full teacher training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNITED CHURCH SCHOOLS TRUST

Cassie Francis / Cristina Pope

cfrancies@thehurlinghmaacademy.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324687.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 27 June 2025)

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