Salary United Learning Apprentice Scale £7.79 per hour-£12.81 per hour (Dependent on age, qualifications and experience)
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Accrington Academy has a strong local reputation and has been oversubscribed for several years. We are a successful school, where our staff and students thrive in a purposeful, ambitious, and supportive environment. We seek to provide outstanding education and bring out ‘The best in everyone’ every single day. We are incredibly proud to deliver a curriculum which combines powerful knowledge and outstanding examination results with Education with Character; an education which challenges, inspires and excites our students and prepares them for the ups and downs of life. With this in mind, we provide a breadth of opportunities and experiences which seek to help our students become confident, well-rounded, and ambitious young adults. Our curriculum and enrichment programme are overflowing with opportunities to try something new and develop new skills. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with passionate staff who are willing to go the ‘extra mile’ seeing and treating every student as an individual. The environment in which we work is modern and vibrant with first class facilities. As one of the UK’s largest and most respected multi academy trusts, United Learning is committed to helping you thrive. We offer outstanding career development, personalised support, and a culture that truly values your contribution. We are always evolving our benefits to meet the changing needs of our staff and to remain one of the most rewarding places to work in education. Recent additions include a Health Cash Plan, which allows you to claim back the cost of private healthcare, covering everything from dental and optical care to physiotherapy and specialist consultations. We have also introduced a free Will writing service, giving you peace of mind for the future.
As a United Learning colleague, you will benefit from:
* Some of the most competitive salaries in the sector, with average pay around 5% above national scales.
* At least eight INSET days each year, including three dedicated to planning.
* Tailored professional development to support your career goals.
* Access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of major retailers.
* Enhanced family leave benefits.
* A comprehensive Health Cash Plan to help cover every day healthcare costs, reducing financial pressure while supporting your wellbeing.
* Discounts on gym memberships.
* A convenient car lease scheme.
* 24/7 access to a free and confidential employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support.
As an Accrington Academy colleague, you will also benefit from:
* A commitment to support you where possible with flexible working options which suit your lifestyle.
* At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you wish.
* Excellent facilities and resources, including onsite gym and pool.
We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere for yourself.
Accrington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job details
Salary United Learning Apprentice Scale £7.79 per hour-£12.81 per hour (Dependent on age, qualifications and experience)
Salary: United Learning Apprentice Scale £7.79 per hour-£12.81 per hour (Dependent on age, qualifications and experience)
Contract: Term Time Only, 37.5 hours per week (with 20% off the job learning included)
Closing date: 9th January 2026
We are seeking a committed, inspiring, and aspirational Learning Support Assistant Apprentice to join our Inclusion Department in Spring 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship. This will include remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national conferences. The role will suit someone who is keen to work in a school environment or as experience with a view to progressing to Teacher Training.
You will support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a range of settings with professional responsibilities including:
* Working with individuals or small groups of students in the classroom.
* Supporting students with social and emotional well‑being.
* Implementing specific programmes with individuals or small groups appropriate to their development needs throughout the curriculum area and/or internal interventions.
* Assisting in the devising of individual student targets and supporting regular monitoring and review.
* Developing positive relationships with students and staff to assist with student progress and attainment.
As part of this role, you will complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, which combines practical experience with high‑quality training. The programme includes:
* Structured learning delivered by United Learning’s apprenticeship team.
* On‑the‑job training in a supportive school environment.
* Development of skills in classroom practice, SEND support, and student engagement.
* Regular reviews and mentoring to help you succeed.
* A nationally recognised qualification upon completion.
This is an excellent opportunity to start or progress your career in education while earning a salary and gaining valuable experience. For more information see Home | United Apprenticeships.
Eligibility criteria:
* You must be 16 or over, not in full‑time education, and have the right to work in England.
* You must be employed in a school support staff position or seeking this employment, with an employment contract that lasts long enough to complete the apprenticeship if not a permanent position. Learners can already hold higher‑level qualifications if the subject is different from what they want to study now or is a higher level than the subject they have previously completed.
* You must have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three years (with some exceptions).
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy or if you have any questions about the role please contact the Principal’s PA, Sandra Chadburn on sandra.chadburn@accrington-academy.org.
Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
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