Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3/Advanced) - KT&A3026

Employer Description

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community. We are a three-form primary school at the heart of the village of Iwade on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, Kent.

Our school is organised in to three communities: Sky, Forest and Ocean. Each community runs through from Year R to Year 6 - this is to build the community ethos of a small school within a school model.

Bourne Alliance MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Travel Information:

24 minute walk from Swale train station.

1 minute walk from Evergreen Close bus stop (routes 321, 351 and 371G)

Description of Vacancy

Join our friendly primary school as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice and take your first step into a rewarding career in education. You'll work alongside experienced staff to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing—both in and out of the classroom. This job will be varied and exciting, with the opportunity to work with a variety of students across the school.

We are looking for someone that shares our ethos, someone who is passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about helping children to achieve their goals.

You will:

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary be assigned to individual pupils in order to aid the teacher,
• Liaise with the teacher to understand the objectives of each session,
• Assist the teacher with observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially,
• Keep up to date written records for supported pupils,
• Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent working in children to assist their education and growth,
• Participate and supervise pupils during off site activities, supervise in PE lessons and at playtime to ensure the safety of the children and administer first aid as required,
• Make materials and resources for teachers or pupils and assist with mounting of work.
• Assist with preparation and clearing away of the classroom and materials to ensure effective teaching,
• To attend meetings with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT),
• To attend training sessions as requested by SLT,
• To undertake any other duties as directed by SLT.

Wage

£7.55 per hour

£226.50 per week (30 hours per week, term time only.)

Hours

Monday – Friday

8.30am – 3.15pm

15 min tea break (AM) unpaid

30 min lunch break (unpaid)

30 hours a week, term time only

(38 weeks and 2 days per year).

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Additional Skills:

Classroom experience an advantage

Qualifications Required

GCSE Grade 9 - 4 (or A - C) in English or equivalent qualifications in these subjects

GCSE Grade 9 - 4 (or A - C) in maths or equivalent qualifications in these subjects

These qualifications are essential.

Training Provided

Our programme offers a blended curriculum combining engaging online classes with adapted 1:1 support from a dedicated tutor. This tutor collaborates with both apprentices and employers to create a tailored programme designed to support your progression.

You’ll benefit from at least 7.14 average hours of weekly training or study time during your working hours.

You will be provided with additional training on school specific processes and policies, along with legislative educational updates on curriculum practices and safeguarding.

Additional Detail

As of 1st April 2025, the NMW for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old Apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other Apprentices the Apprentice National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

The wage for Apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent in training.

Important Information

The employer has asked that you do not contact them directly. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are leading training organisation with over 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.