Job Description

Salary

13,046 pa

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Stourbridge

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

25/06/2025

Job reference

REQ003603

Apprenticeship Advert Title

Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Name of Organisation

Ham Dingle Primary Academy

Training Course

Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Training Provider

United Learning Apprenticeships

Summary of Apprenticeship

We are looking to appoint a new apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive and passionate team at Ham Dingle Primary Academy. You will support, assist and supervise children, including those with SEND, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo. As part of the role, you will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. This will include remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences. The qualification could lead to a Higher Level LSA role, or even full teacher training.

About the Apprenticeship

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will participate in the planning and delivery of 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 pupils 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 personalised learning 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


Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the class teacher.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by United Learning Apprenticeships. The apprentice will complete training on the job from Ham Dingle Primary Academy including remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences.

What's the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant which could lead to a HLTA role, teacher training and full teaching role.

2. Employment details

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Date format; DD MM YYYY

Application Closing Date

08/07/2025

Apprentice Start Date

01/09/2025

How long is the Apprenticeship, including work & training?

18 months

Details of working week

Monday-Friday 8.15am-4.15pm Term time only

How many hours will the apprentice work each week?

37.5 hours a week

How much will the apprentice be paid?

13,046.40

How many positions are available for this apprenticeship?

2

Where will the apprentice work?

Include full address


Ham Dingle Primary School

Old Ham Lane

Pedmore,

Stourbridge,

West Midlands

DY9 0UN

3. Skills and qualifications

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What skills and personal qualities do applicants need to have?

Select all that apply;
Communication skills

IT Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-Judgmental

Patience

Physical fitness

What qualifications would you like the applicant to have?

Essential:
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) essential

4. About the employer

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Name of Employer on Advert:

Ham Dingle Primary Academy

Information about School:

Ham Dingle is a Primary School based in Pedmore that teaches children from Reception through to Year 6. We are proud of the outcomes that the children achieve both academically and in their personal development. We have high expectations of all of our children and support them to achieve their best. As a school we focus on 'The Best in Everyone' and we support all of out community to achieve this.

In Ham Dingle's most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors concluded that the school was Good in all areas and was providing Outstanding Personal Development.



We strive to ensure that our teaching standards are exceptionally high, and that children feel safe and supported in school. Lessons follow a knowledge-rich and academically rigorous curriculum, and we place a significant emphasis on teachers inspiring their students to love each subject and enjoy their learning.

Our staff body is a collaborative, close-knit and diverse community that learns together, has fun together and continues on our journey towards all-round excellence for each individual student, year after year. Our staff feel empowered, supported and are provided with the highest-quality professional development.



Here is the opportunity for you to join us and be part of our school community.



Our safeguarding and day-to-day practice around keeping children safe, and working with families ensures that you will really feel that what you do on a daily basis is highly positive and makes a difference to children's lives. We are excited to be able to offer you:
A wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking pupils with amazing learning behaviours and attitudes to working;

Hardworking, supportive and highly entertaining staff committed to achieving excellence for all.

9 INSET days, 3 completely dedicated to planning and preparation.

Website Address:

www.hamdingleprimary.co.uk

Contact Details (Optional)

This should be someone an applicant can contact to ask questions about the apprenticeship position.


Contact name (optional)


Leonie Davies


Contact email (optional)


ldavies@hamdingleprimary.co.uk


Contact phone number (optional)


01384 900753

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