LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025

PART TIME

TEMPORARY

We are seeking to recruit a Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistants who is highly motivated, dedicated and passionate about education, to join our successful and supportive team, here at Willoughby Academy. Self-confidence and enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite.

Willoughby is an all needs, through Academy (2 – 19) for students with moderate, severe, profound and complex needs. We offer a highly supportive learning environment with excellent facilities. Enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite; as is the desire to be involved in all aspects of the development of an outstanding and cutting edge Special Academy, at the forefront of educational improvement and attainment.

During the Apprenticeship you will undertake the Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification. You will be providing support to teaching staff by assisting in the delivery of class-based tasks to groups or individual students.

The successful candidate will be;

A highly motivated and inspirational
Creative and innovative, with excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Committed to maximising pupil progress
Adaptable and eager to meet the changing demands of the Academy and the needs of all pupils
Able to motivate, lead, support and challenge pupils and staff to be successful
Committed to the inclusion of all children with special educational needs
A team player who shares the Willoughby vision
Able to support specific needs in accordance with the requirements of pupils individual Educational Health and Care Plans.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C and above, or equivalent are required for this role. However, applications will be considered for this position from candidates who do not hold these qualifications as Functional Skills training will be given to the successful applicant. Good interpersonal skills are vital, with a desire to develop techniques to motivate and support young people.

The job description and person specification can be found on Trust website.

Please select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: £7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust

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