Apprentice Teaching Assistant

33.75 hours per week, Part Time

Fixed Term for duration of apprenticeship

Term Time Only, 44.67 weeks per year

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Apprentice Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning and development within our school. Working under the guidance of teachers, you will support individuals and small groups of pupils, helping them to develop educational, personal and social skills.

We Can Offer:

• Term-time hours

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school

• Good opportunities for personal and career development

• An inclusive and caring ethos

• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family

• Lots of exciting and creative learning opportunities

• Committed and dedicated staff

• Enthusiastic and friendly children and parents

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Motivated and experienced Governing Committee and Central Trust team.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family

• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

• Cycle to work scheme

What You Will Do:

• Support Learning: Help individual pupils or small groups with reading, writing, and classroom activities.
• Create a Great Environment: Help the teacher prepare resources, set up learning spaces, and create vibrant classroom displays.
• Encourage and Motivate: Build positive relationships with pupils, boost their confidence, and help them overcome learning challenges.
• Keep Children Safe: Maintain a safe, happy, and inclusive environment by following our school safeguarding procedures.

What We Are Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Excellent communication skills and a patient, caring nature
• A reliable, hardworking team player with a "can do" attitude
• Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards them alongside your apprenticeship

Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office.

Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 at midnight

Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.  Further information is available below.