Overview
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join and support our classes in our primary academy that opened in 2017. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting. The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. Each member of staff is expected to participate in the school’s running 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.
Responsibilities
* Support teachers to deliver academic excellence with professionalism and enthusiasm.
* Encourage and promote positive behaviour and manage situations that may affect student progress.
* Participate in the overall running of the school and act as a positive role model for students.
* Work in and out of the classroom as required to support learners.
Qualifications
* Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs (including Maths and English).
* Desirable: Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Progression and Benefits
* 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.
* In-house Continuing Professional Development and a highly experienced team.
* Collaborative MAT network and additional benefits related to LAT.
Contract and Pay
Actual salary: £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent). Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time plus 1 week inset. Total hours per week: 37.5 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship). Apprenticeship duration: 18 months plus EPA (end-point assessment). This is a fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week of inset and offers an actual salary of £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent).
About Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a two-form entry primary academy for children aged 3 to 11, located in the heart of Ebbsfleet Garden City. Since opening in 2017, it has grown steadily and now operates at full capacity from Nursery through Year 6, including a specialist centre for speech, language and communication needs. The academy offers a high-quality, inclusive education within modern facilities, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It fosters a safe, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
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