Working Hours: 30 hours per week, 8.45am to 3.15pm Contract Type: Fixed Term until April 2027 (option to extend should extra time for course completion be needed) We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2025. This is a fixed-term employment contract which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school. This role is an ideal foundation for anyone considering a career either as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Teacher. You will be based in a classroom environment and the main focus of your role will be providing support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways. James Brindley Primary School academised in January 2024, joining The Link Education Trust an inclusive partnership of mainstream and special schools in which all pupils enjoy learning. Within our Trust community, we work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all. James Brindley is a caring, nurturing and dynamic school that is committed to supporting children reach their full potential. We are a happy, hard-working and dedicated School. We can offer: An Outstanding school A leadership team that will support you in order to fulfil your potential A collaborative ethos for all staff and pupils. A collaborative ethos for all staff and pupils. A strong staff team that strives to achieve the highest standards for all Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who want to learn. A can do ethos You will need to: Provide high standards of care and play opportunities. Have a compassionate and caring approach to working with children, parents and colleagues. Have an understanding of compliance of all regulatory requirements stated in the Early Years Foundation Stage and by Ofsted. Build positive working relationships with staff members, outside professionals, parents and carers. Support Happy and engaged children. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, who is passionate and motivated about children's wellbeing and will be committed to the positive ethos of the school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position. Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages ! Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page.. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page.. Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .