Apprentice Teaching Support Assistant

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, North Kilworth, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6HD

13 days remaining to apply

Closing date
17 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
3 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £10,960.00 Annually (Actual)

Apprentice Teaching Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team across our family of schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining either a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant qualification (determined at onboarding based on your experience and prior learning).

About the Role

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other staff to support the teaching and learning of pupils across the school. You'll gain hands-on experience in:

Assisting in planning, delivering, and evaluating learning activities
Assist in supporting whole-class teaching
Working with small groups and individual pupils
Supporting pupils' personal and social development
Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
You may also be required to support wrap-around care as part of your role.

What We’re Looking For

A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development
Good communication and teamwork skills
Reliability, flexibility, and a proactive approach
Previous experience is helpful but not essential, training will be provided

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school community
Ongoing professional development and training
A structured apprenticeship programme
Opportunities to work with experienced staff and gain valuable classroom experience
The chance to make a real impact in children’s lives

This role is working across two schools so you only need to submit one application form. There is two roles available across the four schools in the advert/job description.

If you want to start your career in education with us, and help inspire young minds every day, apply here.

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.