Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprentice

THE LETTA TRUST · Tower Hamlets

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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.

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time only. 35 hours a week1 year 7 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
English (grade 4), Mathematics (grade 4), Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • 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

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 02 Oct 2026
Apply by 14 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

E1W 2PT

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