Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Benjamin Adlard Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1DB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: National Government Apprentice Rate
• Additional allowances:

  National Government Apprentice Rate

Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

Benjamin Adlard Primary School

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Benjamin Adlard Primary School is a thriving and happy school in the heart of Gainsborough, with a strong community focus and close links with families. Benjamin Adlard Primary School works hard to make a difference by ensuring children enjoy coming to school, are happy to learn and leave each day full of enthusiasm for what they might learn next, while raising aspirations, promoting independence and building resilience for the future.

Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Role Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Apprentice Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning and development within our school. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will support individuals and small groups of pupils, helping them to develop educational, personal and social skills through structured activities and play-based learning.

You will assist with classroom activities, prepare learning resources, support pupil supervision, and help monitor and record progress. The role also involves supporting children’s daily routines, including transitions, play, and mealtimes, while building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will gain valuable experience while completing your apprenticeship, contributing to a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking someone who:

• Is a positive and reliable team player
• Communicates well with children, parents, and colleagues
• Is organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Has a good sense of humour and enjoys working with children
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Has basic IT skills

Experience working with children (paid or voluntary) is desirable but not essential. GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) are preferred.

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references. Our schools are part of Anthem Schools Trust, which is a charity and a company limited by guaranteed. Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 7468210.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Benjamin Adlard Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 232 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Benjamin Adlard Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/benjamin-adlard-primary-school

Benjamin Adlard Primary school is a successful and happy school that has a relentless focus on improving and being the best it can be. We are a community school, always looking to work closely with families to ensure the best possible opportunities for children in our local area. Our vision is centred on this simple mission - to create a haven in which children flourish and thrive.

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