Apprenticeship - Learning Support Assistant (TA Level 3 or Level 5) at The Norton Knatchbull School

Northfleet Technology College; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norton Knatchbull School is seeking a motivated Learning Support Assistant apprentice focused on SEND to support students aged 11–18 within a secondary school setting. You will assist learning 1:1 and in small groups, maintain records, and work with staff to raise attainment.

You will undertake specialist training in SEND and curriculum provision, with mandatory courses and on-the-job training. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Support students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Keep detailed records of learning and provide feedback to teachers.
• Build understanding of students' learning with reference to the National Curriculum.
• Contribute to safeguarding, health and wellbeing of pupils.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for students 1:1 and in small groups to access learning.
• Keep detailed records of learning/observations and provide feedback to inform subsequent provision.
• Organise and deliver small group interventions.
• Provide effective support for colleagues.
• Work in close partnership with teachers/parents/carers to improve outcomes.
• Keep abreast of developments in Additional Educational Needs.
• Contribute to pupil behaviour management.
• Contribute to safeguarding, health and wellbeing of pupils.
• Provide administrative support for the Inclusion Manager.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small group support

Record keeping

Feedback delivery

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Curriculum references

Team support

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

GCSE English and Maths 5+

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About this Role

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

With a Focus on Special Educational Needs andDisabilities (SEND)

• Start Date: October 2026 / Immediate start
• Apprenticeship: Level 3 or Level 5 (dependant onexperience)
• Hours: 08:00am - 03:30pm (35 hours per week, term-timeonly)
• Salary - Level 3: £20,273 FTE / £16,532 pro-rata.
• Salary - Level 5: £23,100 FTE / £18,838 pro-rata.
• Expected Duration: 12 - 21months

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

Whatyou will do in your working day

• Providesupport for students 1:1 and in small groups to access learning.
• Keepdetailed records of learning / observations and provide students and teacherswith feedback to inform of subsequent provision.
• Builda clear understanding of students learning with reference to the relevantNational Curriculum and school assessment documents.
• Organiseand deliver small group interventions.
• Provideeffective support for colleagues.
• Workin close partnership with teachers / parents / carers to improve studentoutcomes.
• Keepabreast of current developments in Additional Educational Needs.
• Contributeto the management of pupil behaviour.
• Contributeto the safeguarding, health and wellbeing of pupils.
• Provideadministrative and organisational support for the Inclusion Manager.
• Promoteequality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
• Considerthe information that is shared with other stakeholders, ensuring that wherenecessary and appropriate, confidentiality is maintained.

Thetraining you will receive

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

• Specialist training in SEND,social and emotional well-being, and curriculum provision (Level 5)
• Four mandatory daycourses: Regulation & Guidance, Advancing Learning, Planning &Assessment, and Professionalism & Communication.
• A structured programme ofon-the-job training, mock assessments, and professional discussions.
• A final End Pointassessment including observation and portfolio-based discussion.

EntryRequirements for the Level 3:

• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSEGrade 5 or above)

EntryRequirements for the Level 5:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistantqualification
• Level 2 English and Maths (GCSEGrade 5 or above)

What to expect at the end of yourapprenticeship

• After the apprenticeship there is potential to be hired as a full member of staff.

Deadline for applications: Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

We reservethe right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received.

It isimportant for our students to understand and experience the strength and depthof a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages andvalues diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based onmerit. To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the RaceCharter Mark at Bronze level. TheNorton Knatchbull is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.