Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher or local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Morley Newlands Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust in Leeds, is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding team. You will support pupils in and out of the classroom, helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment while training and gaining practical experience for a future career in education.

Start date to be agreed. The role offers pension scheme membership and access to staff support programmes, with 37 hours per week during term time plus an

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Enthusiastic, positive and eager to learn.
• Able to build strong relationships with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging classroom experiences.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Develop valuable skills through hands‑on experience and professional training.

Skills

Strong communication

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English (C/4 or above)

GCSE Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Launch Your Career in Education at Morley Newlands Academy

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and achieve their full potential? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop new skills and earn while you learn?

At Morley Newlands Academy, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our outstanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone considering a future career in education, teaching or child development.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll gain practical experience, receive high-quality training and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to build a successful career within education.

What You’ll Do

• Support pupils with their learning and development.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging classroom experiences.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Develop valuable skills through hands‑on experience and professional training.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is…

• Enthusiastic, positive and eager to learn.
• Passionate about supporting children’s education and wellbeing.
• Able to build strong relationships with both children and adults.
• A strong communicator with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Qualified with GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths.

What we offer you:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Morley Newlands Academy is a large primary school, with over 650 children from Nursery age right up to Year 6. Situated close to the centre of Morley in south Leeds, our academy serves families from across the local community.

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation.

We are immensely proud that, in January 2018 we were judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding in all areas, which reflects our hard work and dedication to the wonderful children that come to our academy. More recently, we were awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in December 2019, which is valuable recognition for the special nature of Morley Newlands.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Term Time Only + 1 working week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.