Apprentice Learning Support Assistant
De Aston School, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RF14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm 39 weeks per year + 5.6 weeks paid holiday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Typically 18 months
Hourly rate
- Apprenticeship rate - £8.00 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individual who is eager to begin a rewarding career in education and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to supporting students with a wide range of needs, including those with SEND
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, staff and parents
- A patient, caring and resilient approach, with a genuine desire to help students grow in confidence, independence and achievement
- Good organisational and ICT skills, with the ability to support learning effectively in a classroom environment
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing positively to the wider school community
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to engage fully in all aspects of school life
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
While prior experience is helpful, it is not essential. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with the potential, attitude and enthusiasm to develop, as you will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification as part of this apprenticeship.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Learning Support Department and gain hands-on experience supporting students in both classroom and small group settings, while developing your skills and qualifications.
What the school offers its staff
At De Aston School, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive and high-achieving community where staff are valued and supported to thrive.
We offer:
- A warm, friendly and supportive working environment, where staff often describe the school as “like a family”
- A dedicated and collaborative team, committed to delivering the very best for every student
- Excellent professional development opportunities, including full support to complete your Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with a leadership team committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance
- The opportunity to work in a school that champions evidence-informed teaching and continuous improvement
- Experience across a vibrant and inclusive 11–18 school, supporting students with a wide range of needs, including those with EHCPs
- The chance to play a meaningful role in a school at the heart of its community, set in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds
This is more than just a job—it is an opportunity to begin a fulfilling career in education within a school that truly invests in its people.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About De Aston School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 998 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- De Aston School website
- Email address
- vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673840828
De Aston is an ambitious, high achieving, academy which believes in exceptional progress for all students and consequently we enjoy an outstanding reputation based on academic success and leadership along with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
Arranging a visit to De Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
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