Ref
196740B
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Apprentice Salary Grade.
Salary
£7.55 an hour
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(ASAP to 31 August
Hours
35 hours a week.
Closing Date
29/09/2025.
Location
Burnley Whittlefield Primary School, Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL (206 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Whittlefield Primary School for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our hardworking and dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide high quality learning opportunities and support that develop the whole child. The postholder will share our values-based approach to education, which enables pupils to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills.
Under the guidance of the class teachers, the apprentice will be involved in working with children to support the education, personal, and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist in structured learning activities. Duties may include supporting learning activities, producing learning resources, and assisting in the development of skills that support pupils' learning. If you are a warm, caring, and friendly person and believe you can brighten the lives of young learners, this could be an opportunity for you.
The successful candidate will be expected to work towards and complete the apprenticeship standard for a Teaching Assistant Level 3, and will be supported with induction and internal on–the–job training in their role.
Please note that continuation after the apprenticeship is not guaranteed and will depend on available budget and business needs at the time. Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Closing date is Noon on 29 September 2025 Proposed Interview Date: 10 October 2025
Desirable Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C/ Grade 4
Desirable Experience
* Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age in a voluntary or work experience capacity
For an informal discussion please contact:
Contact Mrs Stephanie Vent, School Business Manager, on
Proposed Interview Date:
09/10/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.