Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you believe in nurturing every child’s potential - academically, emotionally and spiritually? St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is looking for a committed and caring Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to play a vital role in supporting children through their educational journey in a warm, inclusive and faith-filled environment. Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 08.30am - 16.30pm and Friday, 08.30am - 16.00pm, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year We are seeking someone who: Believes in every child’s potential Works well in a team with a positive attitude and a caring nature Support children thrive both academically and emotionally Lives out our Catholic ethos and acts as a role model of kindness and compassion What we offer: Health and Wellbeing Cover, including cashback on optical, dental and therapy treatments Discounts at many high-street retailers Access to a wide range of wellbeing services 24/7 confidential counselling and support line whenever you need it Generous pension scheme to help you plan and invest in your future Opportunities for progression with clear development pathways, regular reviews, and access to internal and external training A supportive and inclusive workplace where your wellbeing comes first Whether you're starting your journey in education or looking for a new challenge, St Gregory's is a place where you can shine and help others do the same. The Romero Catholic Academy operates a refer a friend scheme of £200 for the referrer. If you have been referred to this vacancy by a current employee, please highlight this within the section headlined "Where did you first hear of this vacancy?" on the application form. All rules relating to the referrals are provided within the TRCA Refer a Friend Policy on our website. We are committed to safeguarding children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Safeguarding is our top priority, and we encourage all applicants to review our safeguarding and child protection policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.