4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    28th August 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    28 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£7.55 Hourly Apprentice Minimum Wage

Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice job summary

Thames View Primary School seeks to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice, to start from 28th August 2025.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced staff to nurture young children's development through play, learning activities, and daily routines. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience and work towards a recognised qualification, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the School's children.

This is a full time, fixed term role, Term Time Only. You will be paid pro rata to the Apprentice National Minimum Wage.

The working week will consist of Monday-Friday, 8:30-15:30, with a 30 minute unpaid break each day, as well as allocated study time outside of work for the completion of apprenticeship coursework.

The successful candidate will undertake on the job training alongside studying for a Teaching Assisting & Learning Support qualification.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

  • Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Benenden Healthcare
  • Free Flu Jabs
  • Free Health Checks
  • Access EarlyPay
  • Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
  • Discounted gym membership
  • CPD afternoons
  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information, please contact the school by calling 01634 335490 or via email to office@thamesviewprimary.medway.sch.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Thames View Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
449 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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