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....Read more...
Contribute to curriculum planning, delivery, and evaluation while supporting teaching programmes.
Assist in lessons and interact effectively with teachers and pupils to support learning.
Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs and support progress.
Support the use of ICT in learning and help pupils develop confidence and independence with technology.
Provide individual and small-group support by explaining tasks, reinforcing key concepts, and maintaining engagement and motivation.
Deliver short whole-class activities, such as guided reading sessions.
Encourage communication and participation through role play and interactive learning activities.
Promote inclusion, teamwork, and positive relationships among pupils.
Foster pupils’ independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
Support teaching staff with lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to the teacher.
Contribute to assessment through observation, reporting, and accurate record-keeping.
Support classroom management by preparing, organising, and maintaining learning resources, equipment, and materials.
Complete administrative tasks, including producing learning materials and managing coursework.
Liaise with parents, carers, specialist teachers, and external professionals to support pupil development.
Ensure pupils’ safety, welfare, and inclusion, providing personal and hygiene support when required.
Training:
Full-time Apprenticeship, 16 months
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice
All learning will be delivered online alongside full-time placement.
Training Outcome:Potential for career progression as a teaching assistant.Employer Description:TGS opened in 2014 and initially had pupils in reception and year 7. The school is now full, and we have seen our first cohorts of pupils transitioning from year 6 into 7 as well as pupils in year 11 moving on to further education. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey and there are over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four form entry throughout Years 7 to 11, whilst our Primary phase is 2 form entry from Reception to Year 6. Working Hours :Monday-Friday (shift time tbc). Term-time only.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To work under the guidance and instruction of SEND leaders to support the inclusion, learning and progress of students with SEND
To be assigned as key worker for a target cohort of pupils with SEND
To provide in class support under the direction of the subject teacher across a range of curriculum subjects and year groups
To communicate with parents of pupils with SEND including holding parental meetings and attendance at parents’ evenings as required
Key Tasks:
To support pupils with a range of special educational needs, removing barriers to learning
To work collaboratively with teachers to plan for the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring that the curriculum is accessible so that pupils can make good progress
Monitors, evaluates and feeds back on pupil progress - collecting evidence and recording achievements
To communicate regularly with parents to plan, monitor and review provision and support for the target cohort
To plan, deliver, monitor, and review structured intervention programs covering cognition and learning, communication, and social and emotional needs
Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Providing structure to pupils to enhance their participation in learning and to foster their independent learning skills
Adapting / differentiating activities and resources according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs
To provide written feedback when requested about progress made by pupils you support
To keep written records of support provided to pupils within and outside of the classroom to be filed in the pupils’ records on a half termly basis
To contribute to assessing pupils’ progress and support them in assessing their own progress in line with the college teaching and learning policies and current strategies
The role may include toileting and changing children where appropriate, implementing related personal programmes including social, health, physical, and hygiene and welfare matters only after appropriate training has been undertaken
Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils
Promote good pupil behaviour, in line with school behaviour for learning policies
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the college home/liaison school policy
Generic Responsibilities:
Endeavour to maintain and develop the Roman Catholic character of the school in accordance with the directions given by the School Governors and subject thereto to those given by the Headteacher
Provide an education for the whole child and fostering in and through a Catholic atmosphere those qualities which will enable each individual to live happily and develop fully his or her intellectual, moral, physical, social, emotional and spiritual qualities
Key accountabilities:
To complete all assessment tasks, requirements and evidence within the given timescales
To work in liaison with the HLTA and Apprenticeship Assessor, acting on guidance and feedback in order to develop and improve own practice
To meet as instructed with the Apprenticeship Assessor and/or Internal Verifier
To fulfil all requirements of the Apprenticeship Programme.
To use allocated study time effectively to ensure progress towards program completion
Training:
Attend Oldham College one day per week
Training Outcome:
Full time employment
Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a Level 3 TA to a high standard, would be considered for any permanent vacancy that may arise in the school
This would be part of a further recruitment process
Employer Description:Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College is an inclusive 11-16 Roman Catholic Secondary school serving Oldham and the surrounding areas. At Newman College we strive to have the courage to celebrate and live our Christian faith, in love and service to all others, to achieve dignity and excellence.
The school is situated in a modern building with state-of-the-art facilities and enjoys excellent transport links. We are blessed to represent a ‘close-knit’, diverse and talented Catholic community that sees relationships with students and their families as integral to the success of every individual, as well as the belief that there are no limits to a child’s potential, irrespective of background.
As a Learning Support Assistant you must be fully committed to the college vision of “Dignity and Excellence” by upholding the college's Catholic ethos and the fundamental belief that students must achieve their full learning potential. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shift times to be confirmed.
(Term time) plus 5 days as directed by the Head teacher.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
