Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant apprentice and start your career in education. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and opportunities to gain new skills and knowledge. Apply now!

What you'll do

• Providing learning support to individual learners or groups of learners in the classroom
• Supporting the tutor / trainer in the classroom
• Providing motivational and behaviour support to learners
• Supporting learners in developing their personal and social skills
• Supporting First Rung staff in meeting learners' needs
• To carry out all administrative tasks related to the job role
• Supporting centre staff in tracking and reviewing learner progress
• Undertake and complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Learning Support Assistant Pathway)

Training

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprentice qualification
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
• Training will be one day a week at our Ponders End Centre (EN3)

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities.

After the apprenticeship

If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Creative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

About the employer

Here at First Rung we have been supporting young people across North London since 1983, helping them make that first step into a good job with training and prospects. The team is passionate about delivering the very best training and personal support in a dynamic, fun and friendly environment.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year