Apprenticeship · Teaching assistant
Learning Support Apprentice
Weston College · Weston-super-Mare
- Wage
- £16,804.85 a year
- Hours
- 29.6 a week
- Apply by
- 18 Nov 2026
- Possible start date
- From 30 Nov 2026
- Course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Training provider
- WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
- Reference
- 2000062595
About this apprenticeship
As post-holder, you will be responsible to the Learning Support Co-ordinator or SEND Lead for the following:
- To use relevant professional feedback and input from students and their families to write and implement high-quality Additional Learning Support (ALS) Plans for an agreed caseload of students
- To provide regular support for an identified caseload of students, either 1:1 or in small groups to enable them to overcome barriers to learning
- To support students to participate in all aspects of college activity and to develop their study skills and strategies for independent learning
- To provide personal care/medical support as required for individual students with care plans
- To work closely with the relevant SEND Lead to ensure the most effective assistive technology and digital resources are available for the student both in and out of the classroom
- To collaborate and work closely with teaching staff to adapt and differentiate learning materials to meet individual student needs
- To provide and maintain records of support provision and outcomes for each supported student on the college tracking system; to enable effective monitoring and evaluation of the provision
- To assist as required in attending student Annual Reviews
- To liaise effectively with parents/carers and external agencies as needed
- To assist as required in providing support for public exams and formal assessments
GENERIC DUTIES:
In addition to the above requirements, all members of staff are required to:
- To promote the safeguarding and welfare of all students
- To be aware of college policies and updates available through the college intranet
- To participate in the college performance management process
- To comply with the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Quality Improvement policies and their recommendations
- To contribute to college events supporting and promoting the college and the provision
- To use all available resources efficiently and effectively, in line with environmentally and sustainable practices
- To attend and contribute to cross-college meetings/forums
- To undertake appropriate personal and professional development activities; engaging with cross-college staff development and health and wellbeing activities
- To manage and minimise risk within all areas of responsibility
- To adopt and promote employee values and behaviours working within the Staff Code of Conduct
Working week: Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm.
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications the employer asks for
- GCSE in English (grade C/4) – essential
- GCSE in Maths (grade C/4) – essential
About Weston College
- Setting
- School
- Local authority
- North Somerset
Weston College of Further and Higher Education is a general college of further and higher education in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England. It provides education and vocational training from age 14 to adult. The college provided education to approximately 30,000 enrolled learners.
How to apply
- Choose Apply on GOV.UK and sign in to Find an apprenticeship (or create a free account).
- Complete the application before 18 Nov 2026. The employer may close it early if they get enough applicants.
- The employer and WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION contact you about next steps, such as an interview.
Locations
- BS23
- Weston-Super-Mare, BS22
- Weston-Super-Mare, BS23
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