Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship - Dixons Academies Trust

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

Stalybridge (SK15 1EA)

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 11 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 May 2026

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Summary

Dixons Academy Trust are looking for a passionate and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain  experience in a SEN learning environment and gain a level 3 qualification to improve your job prospects.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - term time only Daily hours to be confirmed 30 min lunch break.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 June 2026

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Live the mission, values and drivers every day.
  • Support the class teacher to plan, deliver and review lessons which are appropriate to the age and ability of the students and to
    facilitate progression in students’ learning.
  • Work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher to support the delivery of programmes of work, including the
    implementation of ALPs.
  • Support the learning of students in lessons as directed by the class teacher, including small group teaching and, in exceptional
    circumstances, full class cover.
  • Monitor students’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed.
  • Administer and assess routine tests, invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of students’ work.
  • Facilitate the exceptional progress and well-being of any individual or group of students; provide guidance and advice to students on
    educational and social matters.
  • Promote and maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and the behaviour policy of the academy.
  • Communicate effectively with the class teacher/s and SENDCo to share students' learning.
  • Contribute towards and maintain high-quality displays and an engaging learning environment.
  • Support with management of learning resources, including auditing, replenishing and reordering.
  • Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
  • Provide first aid and support students with medical needs, including maintenance of relevant records and first aid boxes.
  • Provide intimate care (including toileting, as required) in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
  • Engage fully in our trust’s professional growth process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the
    Implementation of our academy's strategic big moves.
  • Attend meetings/training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on our academy calendar.
  • Consistently implement all trust policies and contribute to decision-making and consultation procedures.
  • Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a designated safeguarding lead.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the principal.
  • Assisting with toileting.

Where you'll work

Dixons Silver Springs Primary
School Crescent
Stalybridge
SK15 1EA

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

  • Teaching Assistant level 3 level 3 standard.
  • 20% off -the-job training.
  • Tutor support via online platform.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C (4-9))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

At Dixons Academies Trust, we live our mission every day: to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North.

We are driven by a powerful belief: that every child and young person, regardless of their background or postcode, deserves an excellent education and the opportunity to go on to lead a successful and fulfilling life. Our work focuses on improving outcomes for thousands of students in communities where the need is greatest.

https://www.dixonssp.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Level 5 Higher level Teaching Assistant apprenticeship available. 

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 VAC2000030912.

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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 11 June 2026 at 11:59pm)