Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Glenthorne Community Primary School,

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Salary
– The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £7.55 an hour. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year.
AFTER completing their first year
Apprentices will be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are 19 or over. The minimum wage rates are £10.00 per hour for 18-20 year olds. £12.21 an hour for 21 and over. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship.

Glenthorne Community Primary School is a welcoming primary school located in Staffordshire, dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all children. Our school prides itself on fostering a strong community feel where every child is supported to achieve their best. We maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour, reflected in our good Ofsted rating. At Glenthorne, we believe in developing the whole child through a friendly and supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and promotes success.

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and eager to develop your skills in education? We are excited to offer a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship to work within our Year 5 team, helping pupils thrive and achieve their potential.

About The Role
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting children with additional needs within Key Stage Two. This hands-on role will involve delivering targeted interventions designed to boost pupil progress and confidence. The position includes time allocated to attend training sessions, enabling you to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification while gaining valuable practical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Year 5 pupils with additional needs in the classroom and during intervention sessions
• Deliver focused learning interventions to help children progress in key areas
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment
• Attend training sessions as part of your apprenticeship to achieve the teaching assistant qualification
• Contribute positively to the school's ethos and community spirit

Qualifications And Experience

• No formal qualifications required to start – this is an apprenticeship role designed to develop your skills
• A genuine interest in working with children and supporting their learning and wellbeing
• Willingness to engage fully in training and development opportunities
• Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential Ideal Candidate Qualities
• Patient, kind, and approachable with a friendly manner
• Committed to inclusive education and supporting all children to succeed
• Reliable and proactive with a positive attitude
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively

We can offer:

• Be part of a friendly, inclusive school with a strong community ethos
• Work in a school with high expectations and a commitment to pupil progress
• Benefit from good Ofsted leadership and support
• Gain a recognised teaching assistant qualification through supported training
• Make a real difference in the lives of children within a nurturing and supportive environment
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children with a positive attitude to learning,
• Friendly, hard-working and dedicated colleagues.
• Key opportunities for professional development.
• Very supportive parents and governors.

We believe our ethos is unique and can only be captured by visiting our school. Prospective applicants are positively encouraged to visit us. Please contact School Office on to make an appointment.

To apply for this post please download the application form and supporting documents. We do not accept CVs. Please return completed application form and supporting documentation to Miss M Smith

Glenthorne Primary School is a good school which values those whom work and learn within it. The dedicated and motivated team of staff work hard to maintain the standards and provide many excellent opportunities for learning and enrichment. We are very proud of the provision we offer for children with additional needs and train our staff well to be able to support them.

**Closing date: Monday 3rd November @ 12pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 4th November 2025

Interviews to be held: Thursday 6th November 2025**
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Our Safeguarding Policy can be accessed using the link below.

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