Apprenticeship - Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 3)

The Norton Knatchbull School; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Norton Knatchbull School is offering a Learning Support Assistant apprenticeship with a focus on SEND. This Level 3 apprenticeship runs 35 hours per week during term time, 08:00 to 15:30, starting immediately.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with students aged 11–18 who face learning challenges, including SEMH, ASD/ASC and ADHD. You will engage and motivate students, keep detailed records, and collaborate with teachers, parents and carers to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Organisation and professionalism required to support students.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils with learning difficulties.
• A positive, collaborative attitude with staff, parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to access learning.
• Keep detailed records of learning and provide feedback to teachers.
• Organise and deliver small group interventions.
• Support colleagues and contribute to pupil outcomes.
• Safeguard and promote wellbeing of pupils.
• Provide administrative support to the Inclusion Manager.

Skills

Organised

Professional outlook

Resilient

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE 5+)

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship

With a Focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Start Date: Immediate start

Apprenticeship: Level 3

Hours: 08:00am - 03:30pm (35 hours per week, term-time only)

Salary: £20,273 FTE / £16,532 pro-rata.

Expected Duration: 12 - 21 months

The Norton Knatchbull School are looking for an organised, professional, positive and resilient apprentice to join our school community. The successful candidate will gain experience working 1:1 with students within a secondary school environment. You will engage and motivate pupils who find learning a challenge and have specific learning difficulties including SEMH, ASD/ASC and ADHD. The ability to interact positively with a wide range of people, including teachers, support staff, parents and students aged 11 to 18, is essential.

What you will do in your working day

• Provide support for students 1:1 and in small groups to access learning.
• Keep detailed records of learning / observations and provide students and teachers with feedback to inform of subsequent provision.
• Build a clear understanding of students learning with reference to the relevant National Curriculum and school assessment documents.
• Organise and deliver small group interventions.
• Provide effective support for colleagues.
• Work in close partnership with teachers / parents / carers to improve student outcomes.
• Keep abreast of current developments in Additional Educational Needs.
• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to the safeguarding, health and wellbeing of pupils.
• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Inclusion Manager.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Consider the information that is shared with other stakeholders, ensuring that where necessary and appropriate, confidentiality is maintained.

The training you will receive

Delivered by Heart of England Training (HOET), this apprenticeship includes:

• Four mandatory day courses: Regulation & Guidance, Advancing Learning, Planning & Assessment, and Professionalism & Communication.
• A structured programme of on-the-job training, mock assessments, and professional discussions.
• A final End Point Assessment including observation and portfolio-based discussion.

Entry Requirements:

• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grade 5 or above)

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Following completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to secure a permanent position, subject to available vacancies.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 1st December 2026

Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to this date depending on applications received.

It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark at Bronze level. The Norton Knatchbull is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.