Quick Apply

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Benyon Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG

63 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 days per week, including 1 day at college 8.30 am - 3.30pm Duration: 21–24 months
• Contract type: Fixed term - 21-24 Months
• Actual salary: £11,648

What skills and experience we're looking for

Benyon Primary School, part ofCatalyst Academies Trust, is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity foraTeaching Assistant Apprenticesto join our dedicated and supportive team fromSeptember 2026.

Benyon Primary School is situated in pleasant surroundings on the outskirts of South Ockendon and is proud to be ratedGood by Ofsted. Our vision is to develop young people with active and creative minds who can lead happy,healthyand fulfilling lives. We value the total development of every child, withself-esteem‑esteemand wellbeing fostered through positive relationships and a rich, broad curriculum.

As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, apprentices may also have opportunities to train across other trust schools, includingAveley Primary School, Dilkes Academy, Quarry Hill Academy and Somers Heath Primary School.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is motivated by making a positive difference to children’s lives and is interested in progressing towards a career in education.

You will work with children aged5–11, supporting learning both in the classroom and in small group orone‑to‑onesituations under the direction of teaching staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals or small groups of pupils

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils

• Implementing planned learning activities as directed by the class teacher

• Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy activities

• Promoting positive behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting the use of ICT in the classroom

• Providing feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Training and Working Pattern

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

• 5 days per week, including1 day at college

• Duration:21–24 months

Salary

• Apprentice salary (Year 1): £11,648 per annum

What We Are Looking For

Desired skills and qualities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• A patient, resilient and positive approach

• Ability to motivate and challenge children to succeed

• Good IT and interpersonal skills

• Polite, professional manner

• Hard‑working and committed to learning

What the school offers its staff

Future Prospects

This role offers excellent experience and development opportunities, with potential progression towardsQualified Teacher Status.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Benyon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Benyon Primary School website
• Email address: natasha.shaddock@catrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01708 853200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/benyon-primary-school

Benyon Primary School is part of Catalyst Academies Trust. We are currently a two form entry school with a nursery provision for 60 children

Arranging a visit to Benyon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email natasha.shaddock@catrust.org.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Essex, Southend and Thurrock