Apprentice Learning Support RP/SEN
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Leeds (LS13 3DP)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 May 2026
Contents
Summary
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff and Line Manager usually in the resource provision classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide support to the teacher in the management of pupils, resource provision classroom and beyond.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Exact working hours to be confirmed during interview stage, however this is a Monday- Friday role, hours between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
Main Duties:
- To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
- To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning within the resource provision and beyond
- To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
- To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the resource provision and whole school community
- To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher within the resource provision and wider school community
- To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate within the RP and whole school community
- To prepare resource provision resources as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work
- To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
- To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
- To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
- To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
- To provide clerical/administrative support - photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
- To support pupils to understand instructions
- To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies- literacy, numeracy, KS2, early years, as directed by the teacher
- To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
- To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use within the RP and main school
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop within the RP and beyond
- To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school and resource provision
- To appreciate and support the role of other professionals within the RP and whole school community
- To attend relevant meetings as required for RP and whole school
- To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
- To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Where you'll work
Bramley Park Academy
Fairfield Hill
Bramley
Leeds
LS13 3DP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION 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
Teaching Assistant Level 3.
Apprentices will be based at the school full-time. There will be a requirement to attend college learning once a month at Leeds City College.
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
- Good numeracy/literacy skills
- Use basic technology
- Relate well to children/adults
- Ability to work in a team
- Experience supporting autism
- Experience managing classrooms
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About this employer
Bramley Park Academy lies at the heart of our local community and we see ourselves at the central hub of a wider family – Wellspring Academy Trust. We strongly believe in “making a difference” and ensuring all, of our pupils have the best possible opportunities both at school and beyond.
After this apprenticeship
A full-time permanent contract is highly likely upon completion of this apprenticeship, as well as the possibility of progressing onto a higher-level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030214.
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Closes in 19 days (Monday 25 May 2026 at 11:59pm)