Teaching Assistant (Apprentice)
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Actual salary £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Leigh Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 008958 |
Summary
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join and support our classes in our highly successful academy that opened in 2017. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting.
What does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.
Apprenticeship Summary:
Annual wage: Actual salary £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent)
Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 week inset
Total hours per week: 37.5 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed
Apprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Apprenticeship level: Level 3
Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)
Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient team – you’ll be learning from the very best!
What does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.
Apprenticeship Summary:
Annual wage: Actual salary £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent)
Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 week inset
Total hours per week: 37.5 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed
Apprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Apprenticeship level: Level 3
Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)
Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient team – you’ll be learning from the very best!