Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6AU

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  11th May 2026

• Closing date

  25 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,926.00 - £20,637.00 Monthly Term time only

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship job summary

Bishop Lonsdale CE Primary Academy (part of St Chad’s Academies Trust) is seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a nurturing school environment while working towards a Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification. We are looking for someone with some experience of working with staff to raise attainment, promote inclusion, and inspire a love of learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, be creative and motivated and flexible in their work.

We offer:

* Motivated, enthusiastic children with outstanding behaviour, who are eager to contribute, learn and are highly proud of their academy communities that live out their Christian values.

* Professional and dedicated colleagues

* A thorough and robust induction programme

* A welcoming environment

* Opportunities for training and professional development

* Supportive parents and Governors

* An academy with a clear vision for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering the curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Assist in creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children
• Help prepare and organise classroom activities and learning resources
• Support children’s development across all areas, including communication, social skills, and physical development
• Observe, record, and report on children’s progress
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence
• Work with small groups or individual pupils to support learning
• Assist with daily routines such as snack time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe learning environment

Apprenticeship & Training

• Work towards a Level 3 qualification
• Attend training sessions and complete coursework as part of the apprenticeship programme
• Apply new skills and knowledge in the classroom setting

Skills & Qualities

• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Caring, patient, and positive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Reliable, organised, and enthusiastic approach

Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (preferred)
• Commitment to completing the apprenticeship qualification
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check

We welcome and encourage informal visits, so if you are interested in joining us, please contact our school office on 01785 336512 to arrange an appointment.

Bishop Lonsdale CE Primary Academy is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. Bishop Lonsdale CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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 Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-lonsdale-church-of-england-primary-academy

Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary Academy (part of St Chad’s Academies Trust) is a vibrant and forward-thinking academy with a supportive staff team who are driven to secure the happiness and very best for all children. We are proud to work with and support the children, staff, and academy family with our motto of 'Believe, Achieve, Inspire'. We are a successful and oversubscribed school, judged to be Good by Ofsted in June 2019, and are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, adaptable, and skilled class teacher to join this growing academy. Our fantastic children have a love of learning and deserve the best.

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