- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 59 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Apprentice Educational Support Assistant
More than one location, The Mast Academy Trust28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 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: 32.5 hours per week term time plus 5 days
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- cgray@themast.co.uk
School Details
Birdsedge First School
Grange Moor Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- Up to 105 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to The Mast Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cgray@themast.co.uk.
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