Apprentice Educational Support Assistant

Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1SZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours per week 9:00-15:00 Monday to Friday, Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 18 month apprenticeship
• Pay scale: Apprentice pay rate

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin a career in education, gaining valuable experience while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

You will support groups of children with a range of needs, working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and develop confidence in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are kind, patient and enthusiastic about working with children
• Are reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
• Have strong communication skills, including the ability to engage children in conversation
• Show initiative, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school environment
• A structured Level 3 apprenticeship programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to Trust-wide support and wellbeing services
• The opportunity to begin and develop a career in education
• Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave)
• Automatic enrolment into our Employer Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing Services.

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.

Training will take place both online and within the school environment, allowing you to apply your learning in practice. You will receive regular training throughout the apprenticeship, combining on-the-job experience with structured online learning.

Training will be delivered by Best Practice Network, a specialist provider for Teaching Assistant apprenticeships. The programme is structured through core curriculum modules and additional specialist support areas such as SEND, behaviour, and one-to-one and group support. You will receive dedicated one-to-one guidance from an experienced apprenticeship tutor, with progress reviews and support sessions taking place approximately every 6 weeks, either online or in person.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

Application pack_Apprentice_ESA _APP_2026_SJIS.pdf - 491 KB (opens in new tab)

About Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School website
• Email address: scholesoffice@themast.co.uk
• Phone number: 01484 682190
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scholes-holmfirth-j-i-school-holmfirth

Scholes Junior and Infant School is a successful, vibrant school where children come first. We have a highly motivated, resourceful and committed team of staff, governors and trustees who care about and nurture the needs of every child. We are a member of the ‘Mast Academy Trust’ comprising of Birdesdge First School, Shelley First School, Kirkburton Middle School and Scissett Middle School.
We want our children to be happy at school and for learning to be fun and challenging. We set high expectations and want to give our children every opportunity to become confident and independent learners. We work closely with parents to ensure this happens and recognise the importance of good communication between home and school.
Our aim is to help the children to reach their full potential, to develop their social awareness and to be prepared for the next phase of their education.

Arranging a visit to Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scholesoffice@themast.co.uk.

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