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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprentice

THE LETTA TRUST · BYGROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Location
London
Postcode
E1W 2PT
Salary
£14,560 a year
Duration
1 Year 7 Months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Specialist teaching assistant (level 5)
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
7 July 2026
Posted
19 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038088

About the role

  • This is an active role, supporting the class teacher to help pupils with SEND and/or SEMH to learn and thrive
  • You will support teachers to plan and adapt learning for key pupils, help pupils to understand and achieve learning objectives, and support the assessment of key pupils
  • Specialist Teaching Assistants are good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings and contribute to planning and class activities
  • Promoting Fundamental British Values and positive behaviours is crucial in contributing to improved pupil progress and development

Working week

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time only.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 4

Training & development

  • This is an active role, supporting the class teacher to help pupils with SEND and/or SEMH to learn and thrive
  • You will support teachers to plan and adapt learning for key pupils, help pupils to understand and achieve learning objectives, and support the assessment of key pupils. Specialist Teaching Assistants are good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings and contribute to planning and class activities
  • Promoting Fundamental British Values and positive behaviours is crucial in contributing to improved pupil progress and development
Additional training
  • This is a 19-month qualification (on average) followed by an assessment period. Teaching includes face-to-face conference days, remote tutorials, asynchronous study and formative and summative tasks
  • Participants will learn from experts in the field and have the opportunity to visit specialist settings where they will see theory and practice put into action
  • Participants will be supported in their studies and practice by a professional tutor, and a team of programme tutors and expert facilitators
  • Progress is measured through a virtual portfolio consisting of assignments, evidence of professional competence in work-based situations, and practical demonstrations that apply the knowledge and skills gained
  • There are no written exams
Future prospects
  • After successfully completing all assessment activities, you will gain a Diploma in Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5), and a Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship qualification
  • You will also have the option to be assessed for HLTA Status
  • You will gain 120 academic credits. This is the equivalent of a foundation degree and can be used towards further study leading to career progression

About THE LETTA TRUST

Hermitage is a happy and vibrant one-and-a-half form entry primary school in historic Wapping, just a short walk from the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and St Katharine’s Docks. We are part of the LETTA Trust, a family of five primary schools, and we work hard to ensure our pupils make the most of our amazing location.

Website
hermitage.towerhamlets.sch.uk/