Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Kent Tech; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Tech is looking for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join Riverside Primary School's nursery team in Gillingham. The position offers hands-on experience while pursuing a Level 3 qualification, supporting learners and engaging in the school community over approximately 18 months with multiple benefits including free healthcare.

Benefits

Free Private Healthcare

Free Health Checks

Free Flu Jabs

Cycle to Work Scheme

High-quality CPD opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Onsite free parking

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and eager to make a difference.
• Hands-on experience supporting pupils required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum and engage with learners.
• Support children in the school community.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Apprentice Teaching Assistant, Gillingham

Client: Kent Tech

Location: Gillingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7cbb1acbd438

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.07.2025

Expiry Date: 16.08.2025

Job Description:

Salary: Apprenticeship pay - £10,956 actual (Year 1)

Hours: 32.5 hours, Fixed Term (Approximately 18 months), Term Time plus 1 week

Required: September 2025

Riverside Primary School is offering an opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our nursery team. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting pupils while working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Your responsibilities include delivering the curriculum, supporting learners, and engaging in the school community. We seek someone adaptable, reliable, and team-oriented.

This is a fixed-term position of approximately 18 months, working 32.5 hours weekly, including 20% off-the-job training for the apprenticeship.

About Riverside Primary School:

We are a community school under Rainham Mark Education Trust, recognized as Outstanding in Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development by Ofsted in 2019. Our school values—Curiosity, Happiness, Aspiration, Respect, Articulacy, Community, Teamwork, Equality, and Resilience—are central to our success and inclusivity. We support children with ASD and Visual Impairment within mainstream classes. Visits are encouraged; please call 01634 623500 to arrange.

Benefits:

• Free Private Healthcare (Benenden Healthcare for contracts over 15 hours)
• Free Health Checks
• Free Flu Jabs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High-quality CPD opportunities
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Onsite free parking
• Support for work/life balance

If interested, apply via My New Term. Closing date: Thursday 10th July 2025 at 12pm. Interviews TBC. Applications after the deadline may not be considered, and lack of response within 21 days indicates non-shortlisting. We appreciate your understanding.