Learning Support Assistant Apprentice - Harlowbury Primary School

NET ACADEMIES TRUST

Harlow (CM17 0DX)

Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2025

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Summary

Harlowbury Primary School are looking for an apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our EFYS successful team in 2025. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Learning Support Assistants (LSA) would work alongside, and individually from class teachers.

• Wage:

  £12,759.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  National Minimum Wage – Apprentice £7.55 per hour FTE £14565.31 pro rata for 32.5 hrs working term time only £10698.35

• Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time + insets.

  32 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 4 December 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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 be working alongside class teachers and will work in a variety of roles, including supporting an allocated child, a group of children, or across a whole class group.

The successful candidate will be able to provide academic, emotional, and social support to enable the children to achieve their best.

Supporting Learning:

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality lessons and activities
• Provide one-on-one, small group or classroom support to pupils, helping them to engage with the EYFS curriculum and develop their skills
• Facilitate the inclusion of all pupils in classroom activities, ensuring that they feel valued and supported
• Supporting children with their physical care routines, e.g. nappy changing, toilet training, snack and meal times, etc.
• Supporting with cover lunch duty shifts daily

Behaviour Management:

• Help maintain a positive and productive classroom environment by promoting good behaviour
• Implement strategies to support pupils in managing their emotions and behaviours effectively

Communication:

• Foster open communication with pupils, parents/carers, and staff to support pupil learning, progress and wellbeing
• Prepare and maintain educational resources and materials for lessons

Monitoring Progress:

• Assist in assessing and recording pupils' progress, providing feedback to the teacher on individual and group performance
• Supporting with regular observations towards their Early Learning Goals (EYFS Framework)
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans for pupils with additional needs

Professional Development:

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in supporting teaching and learning
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practises and contribute to the development of the EYFS curriculum

Where you'll work

Watlington Road
Harlow
CM17 0DX

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)

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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

• You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months
• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

More training information

During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils’ wellbeing.

You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment.

It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

• Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
• Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability – (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
• Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours – (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management)
• Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology – (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
• Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies – (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
• Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

About this employer

Harlowbury Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive educational institution dedicated to fostering the growth and development of all our pupils. As a Speech and Language Specialist Provision, we focus on supporting a diverse range of needs, particularly for pupils with ASD and ADHD, alongside a growing number of EAL pupils. Our school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every pupil is encouraged to Believe, Succeed, and Inspire. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and personal development, we strive to provide high-quality education and support, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Harlowbury Primary School offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of schools within the NET Academies Trust, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and the Curriculum Director. High-quality CPD is offered across the Trust.

https://www.harlowbury.essex.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

IT equipment relevant to the post. A supportive team of leaders and staff. Opportunities for growth and development A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust. Extensive CPD opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development

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 VAC1000349280.

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Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 3 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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