Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Sutton Park Primary; Banners Gate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Apprenticeship training and support

Job summary

Sutton Park Primary School is recruiting an Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team through The Prince Albert Community Trust. The role is based in one of our primary schools with a 33.5 hour week during term time, starting in September.

You will undertake 15–18 months of apprenticeship work with support from a training provider. You will work with pupils with SEN, show initiative, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Desire to ensure the very best for our children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Able to establish cooperative relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to train and continue learning.
• Demonstrates good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Maintains professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Passion for children

Team player

Initiative

Motivated

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Job description

Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice

33.5 hours per week, term time only

September start

(including 1/2 day non contact time to complete apprenticeship work with the training provider)

(Please note the course lasts for 15-18 months from the first session and you may start working in school before you start the college course. You will be based in one of our primary schools.)

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) wish to appoint Inclusion Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Sutton Park Primary School. We are a forward thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with fantastic pupils and Trustees, supportive governors and a great community. We place bespoke professional development and support at the heart of all we do. We are relentless in the pursuit of excellence for all our stakeholders and firmly believe in the coaching model. We are passionate about children’s learning, creative in our approach and constantly reflective in our philosophy. Our family of schools consist of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School and Sutton Park Primary School, Prince Albert High School and Lakey Lane Primary School. We are a developing MAT, growing steadily with the opportunity for further internal promotion. We have opportunities at most of our schools and you will be placed according to the needs of the schools.

We wish to appoint apprentices who :

• Are passionate about working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs
• Have a passion for ensuring the very best for our children
• Can show initiative and can work as part of a team.
• Are motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Can establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Can communicate with children, parents and staff effectively
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Are willing to train and continue own learning
• Demonstrate good literacy and good numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic pupils who are willing to learn
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
• A supportive and experienced leadership team to work alongside
• A hard-working and enthusiastic group of staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality, and social justice
  
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
• A well-resourced MAT with a healthy budget

Benefits:

As a PACT employee you will have access to benefits listed below:

• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 GP Helpline
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free and confidential advice, information, and counselling service
• Well-being days

Further information about the schools, our outcomes and philosophy can be found via our Trust website: www.the-pact.co.uk;

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

“This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

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Closing Date:6 September 2026