Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Litcham School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NS

25 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 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: First 12 months - £10,867
• Additional allowances:

  First 12 months - £10,867

Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team, working across both our Primary and Secondary Phases.

Do you enjoy working with children? Are you passionate about learning and making a difference? This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated apprentice to develop the skills needed to support teaching and learning in a busy, vibrant school environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning by working with individuals and groups as directed by the class teacher.
• Monitor pupils’ progress, achievements, difficulties and developmental needs, reporting concerns to the appropriate teacher.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparing learning activities.
• Build positive, effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community, reflecting the ethos and values of our school.
• Prepare and maintain resources, equipment and classroom displays.
• Use a range of strategies and skills to help pupils make progress and feel safe, happy and supported.
• Contribute fully to school life and be prepared to go the extra mile for the benefit of the whole school community.

Employer Description

Litcham School is a small, popular, successful and rapidly growing all‑through school. Our pupils enjoy learning and thrive in our caring, ambitious environment. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged us to be Good with several areas of Outstanding practice.

Situated in the historic village of Litcham, the school benefits from beautiful rural surroundings and excellent access to the North Norfolk coast, Norwich and King’s Lynn. The area offers affordable housing, strong public services and a high quality of life, making Norfolk a fantastic place to live and work.

Future Prospects

Many apprentices who complete their training with us progress into permanent roles within the school. This is a testament to the quality of training and the strong support you will receive throughout your apprenticeship.

Vacancy Location

Litcham School
Primary Phase
Weasenham Road
Litcham
PE32 2QT

Secondary Phase
Church Street
Litcham
PE32 2NS

Working Week

8.45am - 3.30pm daily

30 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday-Friday

Term time + one week

Salary

First 12 months - £10,867

Aligned with the current National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.

For full details, visit: www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Expected Duration

18 months

Skills Required

• Ability to work well with others
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks set
• Works independently and uses initiative
• Clear communication skills, both spoken and written
• Good organisational skills
• Competent in ICT - word processing, email, internet
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
• Basic First Aid knowledge (desirable)

Qualifications Required

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / Level 4 or Functional Skills Level 2
• At least three additional GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Caring and supportive
• A team player
• Confident and well-presented
• Reliable and committed

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with child protection policies and practices. You will also need to provide two satisfactory references.

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 Litcham School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 744 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Litcham School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/litcham-school

Synergy Multi Academy Trust

Litcham School is an ‘all through’ school which is one of 15 schools within Synergy Multi Academy Trust. Other Synergy secondary schools are Reepham High School & College, Sheringham High School and Stalham High School. Synergy MAT grew significantly in September 2021 when the North Norfolk Academies Trust (NNAT) merged with Synergy. Synergy already enjoys effective and productive trust wide collaboration, which is particularly strong in its primary schools, and the merger has paved the way for the next stage of collaboration between secondary schools. We expect being part of this collaboration will offer excellent opportunities for professional development at all levels, but particularly at Senior Leadership level. This enhanced collaboration is now in its second year. To find out more about Synergy MAT, please visit its website www.synergymat.org.uk

Litcham School

Litcham School is an excellent school across both the Primary and the Secondary Phases. Outcomes have been strong for several years and our recently published Ofsted Graded inspection report judged the school to be Good in all areas. We firmly believe high quality Personal Development is the foundation of outstanding school–pupil rapport, pupils feeling a sense of belonging to and ownership of the school, positive school-community links and subsequent pupil progress.
To find out more about the school, please visit our website www.litchamschool.org.uk

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