Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

WARMINSTER SCHOOL

Wiltshire (BA12 8PJ)

Closes in 8 days (Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026

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Summary

Warminster School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant Apprentice. If you are keen to support children to grow and learn this will be an excellent way to start your career within the education industry.

Wage

£14,560 a year

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ACTUAL SALARY WILL BE £9144.91 for first year, rising to £14528.98 year 1 onwards. This based on it being term time only

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
35 Hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 16 June 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

  • Supporting pupils within mainstream lessons under the direction of the class teacher
  • Assisting with the preparation of the learning environment
  • Maintaining pupil records and observations
  • Providing targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs within the Learning Support (LS) department in a group or on an individual basis
  • Supporting pupils in developing confidence, self-esteem, and independence
  • Encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and to follow through directed tasks independently
  • Adapting materials to support pupils in different areas of the curriculum
  • Making resources and worksheets
  • Supporting pupils working on computers and software packages
  • Administrative duties as directed by the line manager
  • Taking part in school outings

ACTUAL SALARY WILL BE £9144.91 for first year, rising to £14528.98 year 1 onwards. This is based on it being term time only

Where you'll work

Warminster School
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8PJ

Training

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

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

One day per fortnight at one of SS&L's training centres.

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

Subject to a DBS check.

 

About this employer

Warminster School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic team player to join the Senior School Learning Support department as a Learning Support Assistant. We are a mainstream school with a range of pupils with learning differences. Learning Support Assistants play a vital role within the school and are integral to supporting pupils on the SEN register to access learning and achieve their potential.

http://www.warminsterschool.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Complementary lunch is provided in the school dining hall.

Membership of the School pension scheme.

Onsite parking.

After this apprenticeship

Potential permanent job role, progression to a higher level apprenticeship or qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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enquiries@sslcic.co.uk

0330 332 7997

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032407.

Apply now

Closes in 8 days (Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm)