Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Apprentice
ALDRIDGE LEARNING LIMITED
Portslade (BN41 2WS)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 January 2026)
Posted on 12 January 2026
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Summary
To support all aspects of student learning and achievement accross Aldridge Adult Learning. Working alongside tutors, you will be part of a dedicated team who will support you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours. You will have one day off per week as a study day when you will be set assignments by your nominated tutor.
- Wage
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£12,171 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
31 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Key Duties:
- Support pupils’ learning, both individually and in small groups, helping them engage with lessons and complete tasks.
- You will assist in promoting an inclusive learning environment, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to classroom management and resource preparation.
- The role involves observing and reporting on pupil progress, following school policies and safeguarding procedures, and participating in apprenticeship training.
- You will be working at multipal sites in Porslade, Hove and Southwick areas
Where you'll work
Aldridge Adult Leaning
Chalky Road
Portslade
BN41 2WS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
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
The Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, in which you will receive training to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours, also includes:
- Level 3 Diploma – Supporting Teaching and Learning
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- NCFE combined knowledge and competency-based qualification
- Work-based learning
- 20% off-the-job training
- Training is delivered online and face-to-face
- A nominated tutor
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Requirements
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
- Patience
Other requirements
Evening and weekend work may be required. You may be required to undertake duties as reasonably required with this grade. Satisfactorily meeting the Trust’s employment checks – a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (including any relevant overseas checks), health assessment, references, qualifications and legal entitlement to work in the UK.
About this employer
At Aldridge Adult Learning, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Whether you want to change your career, build confidence, or simply explore new possibilities, we’re here to support your journey.
Our mission is simple: to serve people and communities by creating life-changing opportunities for adults—no matter their background, ambition, or motivation. At AAL we believe we can help individuals, and our community develop better.
After this apprenticeship
A full-time position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship/training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008020.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 January 2026)
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