Learning Support Assistant (TA Specialist Level 5 Apprenticeship)
The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ46 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,500.00 Annually (FTE) £17,455.85 pro-rata
Learning Support Assistant (TA Specialist Level 5 Apprenticeship) job summary
TEACHING ASSISTANT SPECIALIST LEVEL 5 APPRENTICESHIP
With a Focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: 08:00am - 03:30pm (Term-time only)
Salary: £21,500 FTE / £17,455.85 pro-rata
Expected Duration: 21 months
The Norton Knatchbull School are looking for an organised, professional, positive and resilient apprentice to join our school community. The successful candidate will gain experience working 1:1 with students within a secondary school environment. You will engage and motivate pupils who find learning a challenge and have specific learning difficulties including SEMH, ASD/ASC and ADHD. The ability to interact positively with a wide range of people, including teachers, support staff, parents and students aged 11 to 18, is essential.
What you will do in your working day:
- Provide support for students 1:1 and in small groups to access learning.
- Keep detailed records of learning / observations and provide students and teachers with feedback to inform of subsequent provision.
- Build a clear understanding of students learning with reference to the relevant National Curriculum and school assessment documents.
- Organise and deliver small group interventions.
- Provide effective support for colleagues.
- Work in close partnership with teachers / parents / carers to improve student outcomes.
- Keep abreast of current developments in Additional Educational Needs.
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour.
- Contribute to the safeguarding, health and wellbeing of pupils.
- Provide administrative and organisational support for the Inclusion Manager.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
- Consider the information that is shared with other stakeholders, ensuring that where necessary and appropriate, confidentiality is maintained.
The training you will receive:
Delivered by Heart of England Training (HOET), this Level 5 apprenticeship includes:
- Specialist training in SEND, social and emotional well-being, and curriculum provision.
- Four mandatory day courses: Regulation & Guidance, Advancing Learning, Planning & Assessment, and Professionalism & Communication.
- A structured programme of on-the-job training, mock assessments, and professional discussions.
- A final End Point Assessment including observation and portfolio-based discussion.
Entry Requirements:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grade 5 or above)
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship:
- After the apprenticeship there is potential to be hired as a full member of staff.
Deadline for applications: Friday 7th November 2025.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.
We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received.
It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark at Bronze level. The Norton Knatchbull is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Norton Knatchbull School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1289 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Norton Knatchbull School website
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
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