Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About this role:

Starting: As soon as possible

Fixed Term - 18 months

Full Time - 32.5 hours per week

Salary: First 12 months at National Minimum Wage followed by 6 months at Grade 2 Point 3, £18,803 per annum.

Are you a proactive and nurturing individual looking to contribute to a vibrant school community? St Mary's CE Primary School is recruiting for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant.

You'll be playing a vital role in supporting learning and development within our classrooms.

We are a welcoming CE school committed to cultivating a loving, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is happy; feels empowered and can discover their God-given potential; feels loved and cared for;develops a lifelong love of learning and grows into confident, compassionate, responsible, and active global citizens who positively impact their communities and thrive in today’s dynamic world.

Why work for us:

The Watergrove Trust is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust, situated in the West Pennine area, where community and faith schools work in partnership to serve our diverse local area. The schools share the same drive and determination to promote the best possible academic standards, whilst developing children of unique character, preparing them well for their lives ahead.

The Trust has nine member schools:

• Wardle Academy, Falinge Park High School and Matthew Moss High School (Secondary)
• Kentmere Academy, St. James’ CE Primary School, St. Andrew’s C of E Primary School, St Mary’s CE Primary School, Moorhouse Academy and Sandbrook Community Primary School.

Benefits we can offer:

• Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.4%
• Access to occupational health provider (Smart Clinic)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible annual leave entitlement including all bank holidays
• Fantastic CPD opportunities

How to Apply:

Please complete our online application form using the apply link below.

https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/apprentice-teaching-assistant/

Application deadline: 16 April 2026 at 11.59pm..

Interviews planned for 6 May 2026.

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references will be sought.

At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.