Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Salary: NJC Point 2 (£24,413 FTE ) Salary quoted is is the full time equivalent, part-time posts will be paid pro rata
Job Type: Permanent
Vacancy Type: Support Staff
Hours Per Week: 30 (8.45am - 3.15pm, 38 weeks per year)
Application Details:
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children, initially in Early Years. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner to encourage a growth mind set enabling all our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically. Full training provided and all candidates must have GCSE qualifications in both Maths and English grades 4-9 (C to A*).
Within the role you will be expected to:
- Support a child/children within the class, individually or in small groups following the National Curriculum
- Work alongside the class teacher adjusting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the child/children
- Support the child/children with the development of social skills
- Liaise with parents in line with school policy
- Support the child/children during the lunchtime period
- Be committed and motivated
The hours of work will be 08:45 – 15:15 Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes lunch break.
Closing date for the receipt of applications is 12.00pm Friday 5th September 2025, and interviews will be held on Tuesday 9th September.
Successful candidates will be contacted via email/telephone.
The start date will be as soon as possible.
Whitehills Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit our setting. The staff, parents and governors work collaboratively to ensure our pupils and families have the best outcomes during their learning journey with us. Through our creative curriculum and stimulating learning environment, children have many different opportunities to develop into independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Central to our ethos are our core values of respect, responsibility and hard work which all staff members within our school are expected to uphold.
All appointments are subject to our Safer Recruitment Policy and an enhanced DBS will be carried out. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this vision.
As part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may complete online searches as part of our due diligence when short-listing candidates.
