Vacancy:
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract: 24-month fixed-term temporary contract
Term: Term time + 5 days
Start date: September 2025
The Governing Body of our successful and popular school is seeking to appoint a modern apprentice to work and train in our growing environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop skills under the guidance of school staff
* Undertake a relevant course of study - NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
* Work positively with children
* Extend learning to outdoor settings
* Support children’s learning indoors and outdoors
* Work as part of a dedicated team
* Work efficiently and independently
* Follow advice and directives
* Contribute to the Catholic values of the school
* Encourage children to reach their potential
* Support high expectations of behaviour
* Engage with parents, parish, and governors
We Offer:
* Support through effective mentoring
* A caring ethos with high expectations
* Access to new and improved classrooms and outdoor spaces
* Motivated and enthusiastic pupils
* A supportive school team committed to every child's success
This position is suitable for school or college leavers.
You do not need to be Roman Catholic to apply, but support for our mission and values is required.
Please apply using the CES application form available on our website: www.sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 12:00 noon
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please email office@sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
Applications should be sent to The Governing Body, addressed to the Headteacher, via email to jobs@sacred-heart.bolton.sch.uk.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
References will be checked before interviews. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check. A CES contract will be offered to the successful candidate.
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The school follows safer recruitment practices, and pre-employment checks will be conducted.
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