Junior School Teaching Assistant Apprentice

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edmund’s Junior School invites a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support pupils from Pre-Reception to Year 6 while completing apprenticeship training and pursuing an ELSA qualification. The role emphasizes caring support, patience, and a commitment to safeguarding within a nurturing school community.

The apprenticeship provides practical classroom experience and a clear pathway to a career in education, with a focus on developing emotional wellbeing skills.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and supporting learning.
• Willingness to undertake apprenticeship training and ELSA qualification.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Desire to pursue a long-term career in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in lessons across different year groups (Pre-Reception to Year 6).
• Support pupils with tasks, behaviour, and learning activities.
• Contribute to the emotional wellbeing of pupils as part of ELSA training.
• Complete the apprenticeship programme and achieve the ELSA qualification.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Enthusiastic

Job description

St Edmund's

Junior School Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

St Edmund’s Junior School is a vibrant and nurturing learning community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated Junior School team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with pupils from Pre-Reception through to Year 6, while completing their apprenticeship training and working towards an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualification. The ELSA element of the role will provide the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, alongside the broader classroom-based experience gained throughout the apprenticeship.

The role will provide an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in education and develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting children. We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in helping children to learn, grow and thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience within a supportive school environment while working towards a recognised qualification and developing a strong foundation for a career in education.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 9.00am.

Applications

St Edmund’s School Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will undergo child protection screening.