Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Little London Academy

Salary £279.35 per week
Duration 18 months
Advert opening date 20/05/2025
Advert closing date 17/06/2025

Are you looking to start a career in education? Little London Academy are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join their growing team. They are proud to be a joyful and inclusive school, where pupils are supported to become confident, resilient and responsible members of society.

As part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we are passionate about ensuring that all children excel - regardless of background or additional needs. Reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusive education, we are proud to introduce Little London Bridge, a specialist Resource Provision for children with Autism and/or Complex Communication Needs, which opened in January 2025.

Little London Bridge joins our two established provisions - Rainbow Base and Horizons - which together support over 70 primary and secondary pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This new provision is already benefitting from the trust-wide expertise across GORSE, while developing its own strong identity within the vibrant Little London community.

We are now looking to recruit an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join the team at Little London Bridge. This is a vital and rewarding role, supporting the learning and development of pupils with additional needs, and contributing to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, typically within a classroom setting. You will help pupils access learning, support their personal development, and assist in the day-to-day running of the provision. This role offers hands-on experience in a specialist setting, making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives.

Apprenticeship Summary

Duties Will Include:

• Supporting students in their learning.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a role model.
• Promoting inclusion and the acceptance of all pupils.
• Encouraging independence and active engagement.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and routine admin tasks.
• Monitoring student progress and contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.
• Participating in training, team meetings, and professional development.
• Supervising students during non-classroom times (e.g. lunch, visits, breaks).
• Undertaking other relevant duties as required by the academy.

Entry requirements

• Good Maths - A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential
• Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential
• Experience of working with or caring for children is desired but not essential

Training to be provided

• You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours)
• You will have opportunity to achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role
• You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (if not already achieved)

Things to consider

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Skills required

Future prospects

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification with the opportunity for high level qualifications.