Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1HP

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: National apprentice rate

Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

Part of the Sunflower Federation

Tel: 01508 499264 

Email: hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk

• Salary – National apprentice rate (currently £8.00 per hour)
• Apprenticeship contract
• Part Time
• 32.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026

The Sunflower Federation are looking for two Apprentice Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team at the Sunflower Federation.  One post will be at Hempnall Primary School (see separate advert) and the other at Brooke VC Primary School.

This post would suit someone who shares the ambition and forward thinking of our staff team. The right candidate will have high expectations and foster an environment that wants the best for everyone within it.

What we can offer you as part of our team:

• A caring and supportive school where children love to be challenged, be inspired and learn.
• A progressive school environment, where teamwork and a shared vision drive school development.
• The opportunity to work as part of the team and quickly develop yourself professionally.
• Excellent career and personal development opportunities within our federation of schools.

How to apply

A role description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button or contact Claire Sanford for an application form.

Completed forms should be returned to – hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk

Closing date:  10 July 2026, 10am

Interview date:   To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

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

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 Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brooke Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brooke-voluntary-controlled-church-of-england-primary-school

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