Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Mon Fri 8.30am 3.45pm (3.30pm Friday)

This is a fixed term post for 23 months with the possibility of a full-time position at the end of the training.

Required from Monday 13 April 2026.

The Governors of St Sebastian’s RC Primary School are seeking to recruit a dedicated and talented teaching assistant to join our welcoming school.

We are looking for candidates that will:

• Aim to develop their skills under the guidance of school staff;
• Be committed to undertaking an apprenticeship framework in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools at level 2 (18 month study period);
• Be committed to undertaking functional skills in maths and English at Level 2 (if exemptions don’t apply)
• Be able to listen to advice given and follow clear directives;
• Have a positive approach to working with children;
• Commit to developing independent learners and encourage our children to achieve their potential;
• Be flexible in working across all key stages;
• Be able to work efficiently and independently;
• Promote a nurturing environment that stimulates positive behaviour and well-being;
• Commit to working in partnership with all those involved in the life of the school;

We will provide:

• A kind and caring ethos with high expectations;
• An enthusiastic, hardworking and friendly staff team
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy coming to school
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development
• Supportive governors and parents

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher, Mrs Caroline Doyle.

Shortlisting: Monday 2 March 2026

Interviews: Thursday 5 March 2026

St Sebastian’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Where you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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