Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Contract: Apprentice (30^th April 2028)

Hours: 27.50 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Salary: Apprentice £15,435 - £24,522 (Dependant on Age) per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 9th July 2026 12.00 Noon

Thank you for taking an interest in our vacancy for the newly created position of Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Layton Primary School. I hope you find the attached Application Pack, our website, our Blog site and our Ofsted report informative.

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? 

Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education!

We are looking to appoint a new Apprentice Teaching Assistant from 1st September 2026. The training role is 27.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days per academic year.

The successful applicants will have a passionate commitment to ensuring that every child makes academic progress. Successful candidates will be highly effective, flexible, positive and reliable team players. 

You will be required to support generally in class as well as working with selected individuals and groups of pupils; the position may be based in either KS1 or KS2. 

For full details please see the attached Application Pack, which is viewable by clicking on the Job Description link below.

To download an application form please see here.

Please return completed application forms to the school at recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk

Or by post to 

Layton Primary School

Meyler Avenue

Blackpool

FY3 7DX

Kindly visit the school website to view a copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy.

Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. The Governing Board is committed to ensuring consistency of treatment and fairness and will abide by all relevant equality legislation. 

to view the Job Description.