Learning Support Apprentice (Portslade Aldridge Community Academy)
Location: Brighton And Hove, UK
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage £7.55 Per Hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Education Phases: Secondary;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Deadline 28th of June :00
About us
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA) is part of Aldridge Education, a multi-academy trust committed to raising aspirations and transforming lives through education. Locally, this includes Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) and Aldridge Adult Learning.
PACA is a co-educational secondary school in Portslade, Brighton & Hove, serving around 1,000 students. The academy has a strong focus on high expectations, inclusivity, and ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. Alongside this, students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities, trips, and experiences that enhance learning beyond the classroom.
PACA is proud to serve a fully comprehensive community and places great importance on pastoral care, wellbeing, and preparing students for their next steps through effective careers education and guidance. The academy continues to build on its strengths and is committed to ongoing improvement and excellence.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification?
We re looking for a Learning Support Apprentice to join our dynamic and supportive team!
What You ll Be Doing:
- Supporting students with their learning in class and in small group
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
- Helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Gaining practical experience while studying a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification
What We re Looking For:
- A passion for helping others
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic attitude
- Minimum GCSEs in English and Maths (or working towards them)
What You ll Gain:
- On-the-job training in a supportive school environment
- Nationally recognised qualification in learning support
- Valuable classroom experience to kickstart your career
- Potential opportunities for future employment or progression
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
Further details about the role including the full job description and person specification can be found when you click apply.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Aldridge Education, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
