Apprentice Teaching Assistant

**Job profile**:

- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00004588

**Date posted**

25/04/2025

**Application closing date**

14/05/2025

**Location**

Doncaster (Serlby Park Academy)

**Salary**

NMW for your age. Under 18 years, £9.00 per hour. 18 to 20 years - £10.00, 21 and over - £12.21 per hour.

**Annual weeks**

39 (Term Time Only plus 5 Days)

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Job category/type**

Education Support

**Apprentice Teaching Assistant**:
**Job description**
- Serlby Park Academy are looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, temporary basis.
- Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
- **Your new role**
- As an apprentice you are encouraged to work as part of the team to gain as much practical experience as possible throughout the duration of your course. During your apprenticeship you will report to the teachers.
- Under supervision you will work under the direct instruction of teacher/support staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- You will study towards the NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant. There is an expectation you will attend all college sessions and complete assignments on time.
- We want to attract the best apprentices to work in Delta Academies Trust, as such we pay above the national apprenticeship pay rates for all apprentices. You don’t have to wait for a year to be paid your age related National Minimum Wage, we pay this from your first day with us, but we will not pay below £9.00 per hour.
- Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.
- If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
- **Your new school**
- The academy is a 3 to 16 all through school situated in a small village with a real community feel. We feel passionate about providing our young people with the best experiences, the best outcomes and the best opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in.
- You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families and the wider community. We value kindness and seek to create an academy where staff feel supported and students feel safe.
- **Why join us?**
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
- As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your **Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing**. Here are just a few examples in each area
- **Financial Wellbeing**:

- Membership to either the **Teachers’ Pension Scheme** or **the Local Government Pension Scheme**:

- **Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme**:

- Access to an **extensive** **discounts platform**

**Physical Wellbeing**:

- **24/7 access to an online GP** or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- **Gym & fitness discounts**:

- **Cycle to Work** scheme*
- **Free annual flu jab**

**Mental Wellbeing**:

- Access to an industry leading **Employee Assistance Programme**:

- **Menopause Support Service**:

- Trained **Mental Health First Aiders** in all our settings
- _Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained_
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process._