Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Up Holland High School, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Part time: Contract type: Fixed Term for 18 months; Hours: 31.25 hours per week (6 hours 5 minutes per day + 50 minute after school meeting one day per week), Term Time only; Days: Monday to Friday in school from 8.40 am – 3.25 pm with 30-minute lunch break.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 18 months
• Actual salary: 11,022

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join Up Holland High School to complete a recognised Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification whilst also learning to work within a school environment and have a real impact on children’s lives. You will need to be a child centred practitioner with the ability to inspire, engage and motivate students. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be ambitious and be a strong team player and above all else, you will need to be ‘Dedicated to Excellence’ in all that you do.

What the school offers its staff

If appointed, you can expect full support and continuing professional development, as we promote a model of leadership at all levels and a bespoke and tailored professional development programme. We offer a professionally stimulating working environment where staff have the opportunity to progress and most critically, to positively impact the lives of our students.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Up Holland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS enhanced clearance, including checks with past employers. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

UHHS Apprentice LSA June 2026.pdf - 1.16 MB (opens in new tab)

About Up Holland High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 861 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Up Holland High School website
• Email address: j.harrison@uphollandhigh.org.uk
• Phone number: 01695 625191
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/up-holland-high-school-wigan

Situated on the borders of Lancashire, Wigan and St Helens, Up Holland High School, Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan. WN5 7AL

If you would like a snapshot of what our school is about, please see our video, available to view using the following: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL5yjTJwG_8

Full vacancy details can be downloaded from this website or the school website: https://www.uhhs.uk/about-our-school/vacancies

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