Job Reference #

EDV/2025/MCPA/62327

Location

Brewery Road, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2EE

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£7.55 Hourly
£7.55 Hourly Apprentice minimum wage for initial 12 months, then rising to national minimum wage for age for remainder of contract. 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year ( Term time only plus 5 Inset days)

Closing Date

12:00pm, 13th Aug 2025

Start Date

ASAP - subject to safer recruitment checks

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 18th August 2025

About this Role

Are you interested in becoming qualified as a Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant? Are you driven to enable all children to succeed? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join us on a remarkable journey and contribute to achieving our vision to ensure that all children reach their full potential and become life-long learners.

We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team at Milton Court Primary Academy . You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can-do attitude with a good sense of humor and be prepared to go that extra mile. This role is for those interested in completing a Level 3 apprenticeship which will allow us to grow the talent of tomorrow and allows you to learn on the job within a thriving Early Years setting.

When working with young children, you should work within the team to facilitate learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the Nursery Lead and the EYFS Lead, you will be help children take those crucial first steps along their education journey.

We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and passion for providing the best outcome for all pupils, who:

- is highly motivated

- has consistently high expectations

- nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils

- is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all

- is a committed member of our school team

- has high levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity

- has a passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils

- able to demonstrate good behaviour management

For further information about the role please see the attached brochure from the training provider detailing requirements and expectations for this course.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

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