Teaching Assistant (Apprentice)

TN United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. This role involves supporting teachers, assisting with lesson delivery, and providing tailored support to students of varying abilities. The apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification while working closely with a passionate team. Ideal candidates will possess a positive work ethic, adaptability, and a genuine interest in the arts. Join this vibrant academy and contribute to shaping the future of students in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development

Collaborative opportunities across schools

Supportive team environment

Access to high-speed train for commuting

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic support for teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Commitment to contribute positively to the school and wider Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lesson delivery and provide tailored support to pupils.
• Work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Skills

Adaptability

Personable

Positive work ethic

Proactive attitude

Passion for arts

Education

GCSEs A* - C

Maths and English

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13.04.2025

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Job Description:

Strood Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to support teachers in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Working within a classroom, the successful candidate will join a well-established team and will assist with the delivery of lessons, providing tailored support to pupils of all abilities across the curriculum.

Applicants should be adaptable, personable, and committed to contributing positively to the school and wider Trust. Above all, our ideal candidate will bring a positive work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a passion for the arts and are keen to support our vibrant and creative art department.

The basis of the role is fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship (12-18 months approximately), 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. Our successful candidates will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by LAT Apprenticeships.

Annual wage: Actual salary £13,857 per annum (Apprenticeship salary FTE £16,200)

Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1-week inset

Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed

Anticipated start date: September 2025

Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant

Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)

Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider teaching support remit. Your employer will endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. You’ll receive Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced student support team you’ll be learning from the very best!

Working for Strood Academy: Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community.

Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.

Our core values are to be:

• Inquisitive
• Respectful
• Resilient
• Kind

Our purpose at Strood Academy is to:

• nurture students’ aspirations and build resilience within an environment of tolerance, respect and empathy;
• shape leaders within a global community;
• develop and celebrate knowledgeable and inquiring minds to promote lifelong learning and;
• help young people develop into well-educated, considerate and caring citizens.

Why work at Strood Academy?

• Our recent OFSTED inspection has confirmed that the academy continues to be judged ‘Good’ and is very strong in many aspects and areas.

‘The principal advocates a culture of high expectations, aspirations and traditional values. Leaders’ high expectations are reflected in the ambitious International Baccalaureate curriculum. This provides a global perspective which encourages pupils to be inquisitive lifelong learners.

• Centralised behaviour system and detentions - simple for teachers to follow allowing disruption-free classrooms.
• Our commitment to the development of all staff - CPD on Wednesday afternoons and the opportunity to collaborate with staff from other schools in the LAT.
• Strood Academy is easily accessible by A2 and the high-speed train can allow for travel into London in less than 30 minutes.
• We have a common sense approach to workload.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.