Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

LICHFIELD (WS13 7LH)

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 6 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 May 2026

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Summary

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work primarily at our senior site in Lichfield, who has the potential to work across all year groups from Year 5 to Year 13 where needed, to continue to help deliver the high academic standards that the school prides itself on.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Actual pay is £10,700 due to Prorated for term time only pay, more information about how the pay works available at interview.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30-4:00 (including 1 day at college), with half an hours lunch break.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who will complete their apprenticeship with the college whilst supporting our pupils. The successful candidate will work alongside a strong team to support the learning and progress of our students. The role could require you to work flexibly across the whole school in any year group.

Your day may include:

  • Providing in-class support
  • Supporting pupils on a 1-2-1 basis
  • Working with small groups

You will be developing an understanding of the special educational needs of the pupils concerned, and ensuring that they can access the lesson at its contents, to promote independent learning, and reinforce their learning.  

Where you'll work

THE PALACE
THE CLOSE
LICHFIELD
WS13 7LH

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

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

The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. You will attend Tamworth College, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Co-Educational independent school in Staffordshire for ages 2-18

http://www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Candidates would come out of this apprenticeship with a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, and could therefore use this to gain employment in this type of role at any school

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031335.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 6 June 2026 at 11:59pm)