Ready to launch a rewarding career in education? Leigh Academy Molehill has an incredible opportunity for a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join our team and become a key part of our vibrant school community. If you have a passion for helping young people thrive and are ready to take the essential first step in your career, we want to hear from you. Our school is more than just a place to learnit's a place to grow. This apprenticeship offers you the chance to earn while you learn, gaining practical, on-the-job experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics and excellent communication skills. No prior experience is requiredjust a genuine interest in supporting students and a commitment to learning. Apprenticeship Summary Annual wage: Actual salary 12,239 per annum ( 16,200 full time equivalent) Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time 1 Week Inset Total hours per week: 32.5 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed Apprenticeship duration: 18 months approx. Anticipated start date: January 2026 Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3) Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable) Click here to view the Programme Information Guide 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! Where futures begin: Launch your career in education at Leigh Academy Molehill. Working with us at Leigh Academy Molehill Leigh Academy Molehill is a vibrant and nurturing primary academy where a culture of excellence allows both pupils and staff to thrive. Set on beautiful grounds developed for curriculum studies, we are proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), fostering independent and successful learners through an inquiry-led framework. We are delighted to have been judged Outstanding in all areas following our recent Ofsted inspection on December 2024. This significant achievement highlights our unwavering commitment to transforming pupils' lives through a highly ambitious curriculum and dedicated, skilful staff who ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, learn exceptionally well. Inspectors also celebrated our nurturing, inclusive culture and exceptional focus on personal development. Leigh Academy Molehill also holds Artsmark Gold and the International School Award - Intermediate Level. Discover more about our vibrant academy and its achievements by visiting our website. Applying for this Opportunity Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.