Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

You will participate in the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities to support pupils to achieve learning goals, in coordination with the class teacher and SENCo. Main duties will include:

Support, assist and supervise identified pupil/s with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others Engage all pupils in activities which promote independence and resilience Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement Supervise and provide individualised support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Set challenging and high expectations which promote the Academy’s Culture of Excellence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the class teacher

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by United Apprenticeships The apprentice will complete training on the job from 20 April 2026, including remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences

Training Outcome:
You will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant which could lead to a Higher Level LSA role, or even full teacher training dependant upon entry requirements

Employer Description:

The Totteridge Academy (TTA) is a thriving and highly regarded secondary school in North London. With over 1,000 students on roll from Year 7 to Year 13, the academy continues to develop and expand with exciting plans underway for a new, purpose-built Sixth Form facility.

We are seeking passionate, committed, and enthusiastic staff to join our team. At TTA, we provide a high-quality education within a safe, caring, and focused environment. Our aim is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to become responsible, well-rounded citizens, capable of making informed and effective choices about their futures.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with a rich and nurturing culture. We celebrate diversity and individuality while standing together as a united learning community, underpinned by shared values and high expectations.

The academy recently received a remarkably strong Ofsted report. Inspectors awarded the school with the “exceptional” grade across five categories and the “strong standard” across the remaining two categories. This formidable outcome is testament to the excellent learning culture that staff and students have built, and confirms that the academy exceeds the standards expected of it, by some measure.

The report found that students “quite simply ‘love learning’ and are determined to do their very best” and that they “have a mature approach to their studies”.  Highlighting the school’s positive and nurturing culture, the inspectors noted that students “thrive in this inclusive atmosphere” whilst “the consistent belief in all pupils, from staff at all levels, transforms their self-belief” with pupils demonstrating “quiet confidence which prepares them exceptionally well for wider life”.

Academic outcomes at TTA place the school in the top 0.5% in the country. GCSE results have risen year on year since 2016, with the latest Progress 8 score of +1.32. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds make almost a grade more progress than non-disadvantaged students nationally.

At the Totteridge Academy we are committed to developing our people and our fantastic staff subscribe to the principle of ‘kaizen’ (continuous improvement), wherein each and every member of our team strives to be better every day.

Here is the opportunity for you to join one of the most happy and successful schools in United Learning and to be part of the incredible journey that The Totteridge Academy has been on. 

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, 8.15am - 4.15pm. Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience