Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant for early years to join our team. The successful apprentice will be expected to apply themselves to the apprenticeship with commitment and diligence. The apprentice will also be required to commit to the school's values and ethos. The role would include completion of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification alongside LMP education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good communication skills
• Can work as part of a team
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Is motivated to develop as an individual and complete the training to achieve the apprenticeship qualification

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About us

We are a vibrant and happy two-form entry school, with a two-year-old provision as well as a wraparound facility. We were graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in January 2025, with three of the five areas being graded as ‘Outstanding’. The report stated, “Pupils at Clifford Bridge Academy love to learn and teachers expect the best…Pupils are a credit to the school and are excellent ambassadors. They are right to be proud of their school. Parents say that Clifford Bridge is a very special place.”

As part of the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we work in close partnership with Arley Primary Academy, Blue Coat C of E School, Fredrick Bird Academy, Hearsall Community Academy, Stockingford Academy, Walsgrave C of E Academy and Whittle Academy. The links between the schools are both stimulating and supportive, enabling us to share best practices through collaborative working.

You will find our Clifford Bridge family warm and welcoming as our children, parents, carers, staff, and friends of our school are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about every child reaching for the stars; shining brightly in their talents and working hard to achieve their hopes and dreams. As their teachers, we promise to guide them on their journey and to always make decisions that have them at the core.

Our exciting, ambitious curriculum is relevant and memorable as we develop children’s knowledge and skills across a broad and balanced range of subjects. Our academy values are the golden thread woven throughout all we do where we foster curiosity, integrity, joy, kindness, nurture, and resilience.

Why work for us?

A career at [Employer hidden] offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

How to apply:

All applications must be received electronically via our My New Term page: https://www.ietrust.org/vacancies/

If you have any queries about the post, please email [contact hidden]