Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Maltby Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - £7.55 per hour for 6 months rising to age-related minimum wage
• Hourly rate: £7.55 per hour for 6 months rising to age-related minimum wage

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. The successful candidate will:

• establish good relationships with students and responding appropriately to individual needs• work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment• support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the highest expectations of students
• Work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students;
• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff;
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.
• The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:
• effective communication skills
• IT skills
• organisation skills
• problem solving skills
• presentation skills
• administrative skills
• number skills
• analytical skills
• be logical
• pay attention to detail
• be a team player
• be creative
• use their initiative
• be non-judgemental
• be patient
• possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record
• The qualifications below are essential to access the apprenticeship programme:
• GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential

• Upon completion of the 12-month apprenticeship programme, the candidate will:

  • have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace
  • understand how pupils learn and develop
  • know how to work with teachers to support assessments
  • have gained knowledge of curriculum
  • know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
  • have gained communication and teamwork skills
  • know how to solve problems and motivate pupils
  • know how to build relationships

  As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

  Maltby Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

• A Trust and Academy staff body that is fully aligned to deliver our Vision: Delivering exceptional learning experiences that enable all students to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives;
• Modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning;
• A highly supportive induction programme and access to mentoring from an experienced team.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a Multi Academy Trust;
• A range of employee benefits including:
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
  • Cash healthcare plan.
  • Staff Rewards Gateway
  • Smart Tech

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

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Maltby Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maltby Academy website
• Email address: lturner@maltbylearningtrust.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maltby-academy

Maltby Academy is a mainstream, non-selective, state secondary school for girls and boys aged 11-19. The school is situated in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. There are 1,040 children on its roll. Our vision is to deliver exceptional experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Maltby Academy has highly skilled, dedicated and talented teaching and support staff.

Arranging a visit to Maltby Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lturner@maltbylearningtrust.com.

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