Summary
** Please note this is a September start**
Become a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Big Creative Academy, play a key role in supporting students with SEN and Education, Health & Care Plans. You’ll provide tailored 1:1 and small group support, promote independence, monitor progress, and champion inclusion across the Academy.
Wage
£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Wednesday and Friday, 9.00am to 2.00pm.
30 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
At BCA, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and developmental environment with a forward-thinking approach to education. We are committed to innovation, creativity, and ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of a successful organisation that values work-life balance, offers flexible working opportunities, and fosters a positive and purposeful working culture.
We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work closely with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Inclusion Manager. In this role, you will provide essential support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans, enabling them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. Support may take place within the classroom or in small group/1:1 settings, always under the guidance of teaching staff.
Duties will include:
* Work under the direction of the SENCo to deliver tailored support and care programmes, ensuring students can fully engage in learning
* Encourage independence and inclusion, supporting students across all aspects of Academy life
* Provide targeted support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to help students build confidence and understanding of the curriculum
* Monitor attendance, progress, and outcomes for students with EHCPs, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
* Prepare and collate information to support assessments, reviews, and inspections
* Specific vacancy requirements
Experience working with young people between 16 and 23
Experience working with young people with additional needs
An interest in creative arts and sports
Actively promote equality and anti-racism at all times
Understand and appreciate the Academy's values and ethos
To comply with and promote the Academy’s safeguarding policies
GCSE Grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent.
Experience of using Microsoft Office Suite
Have experience of working with students who have a range of Special Educational Needs (such as
Autism, ADHD, Mental health issues)
Some understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2014.
Experience of using student databases
Where you'll work
38 Clifton Avenue
London
E17 6HL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Training schedule
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 SEND Pathway Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
More training information
* Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
* Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
* Maths (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
* Pre-employment checks
* Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'
* The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance