Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Place Partnership; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

SmartTech access

Place Plus discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Online GP

Health & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Maltby Lilly Hall Academy, part of Place Partnership, is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join a motivated team. The role involves assisting with classroom learning, supporting students, and helping create a positive environment under supervision.

The position is temporary for 18 months (or until completion of apprenticeship), 34 hours per week, term-time plus 2 inset days. Salary starts at apprentice rate £8.00 per hour, rising to NMW after 4-month probation.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Teaching Assistant role in a UK academy.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish good relationships with students and respond to individual needs.
• Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• Support students consistently, while recognizing and responding to their needs.

Job description

Maltby Lilly Hall Academy Temporary Closes Sep 28, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Description

Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Maltby Lilly Hall Academy
Salary: Apprentice Rate £8.00 per hour rising to NMW after successful completion of 4-month probationary period
34 hours per week, Term-Time + 2 Inset Days, Temporary for 18 months (or until completion of apprenticeship)

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Lilly Hall Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. The successful candidate will:

• establish good relationships with students and responding appropriately to individual needs
• work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
• support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Place Partnership's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the highest expectations of students
• Work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students;
• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff;
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Lilly Hall Academy operates.

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via 'Place Plus'
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• *restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Documents

Supporting documents for this role

• Recruitment Brochure - Apprentice Teaching Assistant - MLHA - 16.09.2026.pdf 4.1 MB Download