Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

INSPIRING TEACHING LTD

Bromley (BR1 3FE)

Closes on Saturday 10 January 2026

Posted on 26 November 2025


Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our agency supply team, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in both mainstream and specialist school settings.

Wage

£12,955.80 to £20,952.36, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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£326.95 a week

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Times to be confirmed

33 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 14 January 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

10

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

  •  Assist in the educational, social, and emotional development of students
  • Provide one-to-one or small group support to children with SEND, in line with their individual needs
  • Collaborate with class teachers and other staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Support students in developing social skills & positive behaviour
  • Assist with personal care tasks where necessary, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
  • Help to manage classroom resources and prepare learning materials
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour where required

Where you'll work

Old Town Hall
30 Tweedy Road
Bromley
BR1 3FE

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

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

  • Students will spend time in schools developing their skills under supervision of the class teacher
  • Time will be provided outside of regular school hours to support both At Work and At College working. Remote learning can be done from the applicants home or if required at the Inspiring Teaching Offices
  • Where possible learning with be structured t fit into school holidays periods

More training information

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

On-programme Training:

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
  • Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End-Point Assessment

  • Practical observation with questions & answers
  • Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C))

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

What else do you want the applicant to consider E.g. work outdoors or heavy lifting Working with children Working with SEN Working in a school environment Balancing a physically and emotionally demanding role with training.

About this employer

At Inspiring we believe in providing a simple, straightforward, inexpensive solution to recruitment. Our team of friendly, knowledgeable consultants strive to deliver an exceptional service using cutting edge technology to drive efficiency and to keep prices down. Our supply staff operate at the highest standard and will become a valuable addition to your team. We gain detailed feedback on the performance of placement to learn, support and drive our exceptionally high standards.

http://www.inspiringteaching.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • From TA- There is great scope to develop into Senior TA roles, with experience

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002628.

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Closes on Saturday 10 January 2026

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