Apprentice Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BG3 days remaining to apply
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 November 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
- Apprentice wage appropriate to age
Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summary
Our Trust
At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice. These characteristics are lived out in our schools, they shape our culture, leadership, teaching, and our community. St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 64 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve.
About this Role
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Brewood, is a welcoming and inclusive school with a warm, supportive atmosphere, open to families of all faiths. We are committed to high standards in wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, alongside a strong community ethos and enriching opportunities for every child. As part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we provide a nurturing environment where children—and staff—can thrive.
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate will provide support to pupils, helping them engage with the curriculum, develop their skills and build confidence in a positive, nurturing and inclusive environment.
We are looking for someone who is patient, caring and enthusiastic, with a genuine commitment to supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential.
Required to start as soon as possible!
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus INSETS
About the Role:
Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCO and wider school team, you will provide support to help the children access learning, participate in classroom activities and develop greater independence.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assist individual pupils and small groups with learning activities.
- Prepare and organise classroom resources.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' social and emotional development.
- Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Supervise pupils during learning activities and at other times as required.
- Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupils' progress and wellbeing.
- Support the wider life of the school as required.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
- Caring, patient, approachable and nurturing.
- Enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development.
- Able to build positive, trusting relationships with children.
- Calm, flexible and proactive in responding to individual needs.
- A good communicator who works effectively as part of a team.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Supportive of the ethos and values of our Catholic school.
Previous experience in a primary school or working with children with additional needs would be an advantage.
What We Can Offer:
We provide a supportive and friendly working environment where you will be a valued member of our close-knit school community. You will have opportunities for training and professional development, enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, and work in a safe and welcoming workplace.
Apply Today:
Join a welcoming, close-knit community where every day is an opportunity to make a positive difference.
Informal enquiries and further details can be obtained from Mrs M Kelsey, HR Manager via email mkelsey@sgacmat.co.uk Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information about St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, please visit the school website, https://www.stmaryscatholicprimarybrewood.org.uk/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions, including all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings and cautions in your application form. Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 91 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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