Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade A, £24,320 FTE (Apprenticeship - Fixed Term)
Actual Salary: £17,175.55
Hours: Monday to Friday, 31.25 hours per week
Term Time: 38 weeks per year
Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Do you want to gain valuable experience while working towards a recognised qualification? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship combines paid employment with structured learning and assessment. You learn while you work, with a mix of practical experience, mentoring and off-the-job training that leads to a formal qualification.
They suit a wide range of people, including school leavers starting out in education or support roles and career changers looking for a practical route into the education sector.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
- Working with individual pupils or small groups to boost their confidence and learning.
- Assisting with classroom preparation and resource management.
- Promoting a positive learning environment and ensuring pupils feel supported.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Salary above the national minimum wage for apprentices
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension.
Requirements:- Previous experience is not required - full training will be provided
- A passion for working with children
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship, leading to a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in education!
ContactPlease contact Louise Creed at
lcreed@albertpyeandravensmere.org or call the Headteacher at
01502 713420 for more information.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.