Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Heathfield Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1HJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  12 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 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: £11,581.44 Annually (Actual)

Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice job summary

Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice

33.5 hours per week, term time only (including 1/2 day non contact time to complete apprenticeship work with the training provider)

Applicants requiring a visa must hold a visa status that remains valid for the full duration of the apprenticeship.

(Please note the course lasts for 15-18 months from the first session and you may start working in school before you start the college course. You will be based in one of our primary schools.)

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wish to appoint Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Heathfield Primary School. We are a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils and Trustees, supportive governors and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our family of schools consist of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School and Sutton Park Primary School, Prince Albert High School and Lakey Lane Primary School. We are a developing MAT, growing steadily with the opportunity for further internal promotion. We have opportunities at most of our schools and you will be placed according to the needs of the schools.

We wish to appoint apprentices who :

• Are passionate about working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs
• Have a passion for ensuring the very best for our children
• Can show initiative and can work as part of a team.
• Are motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Can establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Can communicate with children, parents and staff effectively
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Are willing to train and continue own learning
• Demonstrate good literacy and good numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic pupils who are willing to learn
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
• A supportive and experienced leadership team to work alongside
• A hard-working and enthusiastic group of staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality, and social justice
  
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
• A well-resourced MAT with a healthy budget

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 GP Helpline
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service
• 2.5 well-being days

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact the PACT HR department via HR@the-pact.co.uk where the HR team will make the necessary arrangements.

Further information about the school our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust’s website: www.the-pact.co.uk. To apply for this role, please complete the online application through MyNewTerm.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice.

Closing date: 12 March2026

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.

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 Heathfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heathfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathfield-primary-school

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