Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Emerson Valley School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 2JR

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 June 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: Salary: Apprentice rate in line with National Minimum Wage for apprentices (£8.00–£12.71 per hour depending on age and stage of apprenticeship).
• Additional allowances:

  Salary: Apprentice rate in line with National Minimum Wage for apprentices (£8.00–£12.71 per hour depending on age and stage of apprenticeship).

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Level 3 job summary

5 Dimensions Trust are seeking to strengthen it’s talent pipeline through the appointment and development of Apprentice Teaching Assistants. This is a really exciting opportunity for the Trust as well as for individuals who are keen to achieve a national qualification and who may be considering a future career in teaching, either at Primary or Secondary level.

Job title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Level 3

To commence: September

Fixed-term for the duration of the apprenticeship programme, with the potential for a permanent role upon successful completion.

Part-time

Salary: Apprentice rate in line with National Minimum Wage for apprentices (£8.00-£12.71 per hour depending on age and stage of apprenticeship).

Please follow this link for full details:

https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

30 hours per week, term time plus training days (39 weeks per year)

8.30am to 3.00pm or 9.00am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday with a daily 30-minute unpaid break

We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated, enjoy working with young people with additional needs and who can lead by example. You will be joining a supportive SEND team and working within one of our schools assisting students to achieve their full potential, while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

The ideal candidate will:

Have GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent)

Have a real passion for working with children and young people, particularly those with additional needs

Be able to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with students and staff

Be reliable, organised, and committed to your learning and professional development

Want to make a difference to the children in our care

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study..

Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

To view full details and apply online, please visit: https://www.mynewterm.com/trust/5-Dimensions-Trust/136844 or alternatively you can contact recruitment at the address below. The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Tel: 01908 677954

Email: recruitment@ct5d.com

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson

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 Emerson Valley School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 467 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Emerson Valley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/emerson-valley-school-milton-keynes

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