Teaching Assistant

**Kickstart Your Career as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Leigh Academy Minster**

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives and eager to launch your career in education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contribution truly matters? If so, we want to hear from you

Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic **Teaching Assistant Apprentice** to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable, hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in education.

**Why Join Us?**:

- ** Welcoming and Supportive Team**: At Leigh Academy Minster, you'll be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that is committed to your success. You'll receive guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow in your role as you learn on the job.
- ** Vibrant and Diverse Community**: Our school is proud to be a hub of diversity, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for both students and staff.
- ** Real-World Impact**: You'll play a direct role in supporting student learning and well-being every day, making a tangible difference in their educational journey.

**Who We’re Looking For**:
You’ll bring excellent communication skills, a natural empathy, and a collaborative spirit. Applicants should be professional, personable, and above all else, have a **positive work ethic and can-do attitude** with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils. A desire to learn and develop within a school setting is a must.

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**Apprenticeship Summary**

**Working weeks**:Monday - Friday during school Term time + 1 week

**Total hours per week (on average)**:37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme)

**Apprenticeship duration**:Approx. 18 months + End Point Assessment (EPA)

**Programme delivery type**:All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work

**Start date**: September 2025

**Apprenticeship level**: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)

**Apprenticeship standard**: Teaching Assistant

**Essential entry qualifications**: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.

This position offers an actual salary of £13,934 per annum (£16,200 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset.

**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. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. **Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website**.**

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. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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**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 which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

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