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Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

South Staffordshire College · Stafford · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Starts
6 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
8

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This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in learning support, special educational needs (SEND) or education. You will provide high-quality support for young people and adults who have an Education, Health and Care Plan or a specific learning difference or disability.

You should be able to work effectively and imaginatively to support students to take part fully in college life, build confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal and career goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Work seamlessly with the lecturer to provide outstanding support for students in a range of vocational subjects and levels to achieve the outcomes as detailed in their EHCP or support plan
  • Enable students with a wide range of learning differences to engage with supportive strategies and assistive technologies that support them to make progress
  • Provide personal care for students as appropriate as detailed in their EHCP or support plan
  • Undergo direct classroom observation and take part in peer observation when appropriate
  • Attend and complete training in line with the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification, typically in around 18-months, subject to apprenticeship requirements and successful completion of end point assessment. This will include attended classroom sessions one day a week
  • Safeguard and ensure the well-being of students, including taking responsibility for reporting child protection matters

Your training

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

You will be required to attend classroom session one day a week at out Cannock campus.

Where it leads

Opportunity to apply for other vacancies and full-time positions.

About South Staffordshire College

South Staffordshire College (SSC) is a supportive and inclusive further education provider where staff are encouraged to be ambitious, collaborative and learner‑focused. Guided by our values which are Supportive, Transparent, Ambitious, Respectful and Sustainable (STARS), the college fosters a culture built on trust, openness and continuous improvement.  

Things to consider

You will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and must be committed to attending classes one day a week at Cannock Campus.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths (grade GCSE Grades 9 - 4 or A* - C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Rodbaston, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH
  • The Friary, Lichfield, WS13 6QG

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