Apprentice Teaching Assistant at The Bramble Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BA/47829

Location

Oxclose Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8DF

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)Apprentice Grade 1, 37 hours per week, TTO (39 weeks), 18 month contract

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 25th Mar, 2026

Start Date

TBC

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

About this Role

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at The Bramble Academy for an 18‑month fixed-term apprenticeship.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about starting a career in education and developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a successful Teaching Assistant. As an apprentice, you will work closely with experienced staff while completing a nationally recognised Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting teachers with day‑to‑day classroom activities
Providing 1:1 or small‑group support to pupils
Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
Assisting with the preparation of learning materials and resources
Developing strong professional relationships with pupils and staff
Reflecting on your own practice as part of your apprenticeship learning
Attending training sessions, completing coursework, and working closely with your training provider and mentor

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive dedicated support from school staff and your training provider to ensure you develop the competencies outlined in the apprenticeship standard, including safeguarding, curriculum support, behaviour management, and effective communication.

If you are enthusiastic, committed, and keen to make a positive difference in the lives of our pupils while gaining a recognised qualification, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

The Bramble Academy is a one‑form‑entry school serving a diverse and evolving community near the centre of Mansfield Woodhouse. We joined Greenwood Academies Trust on 1 December 2022 and are on an exciting journey to create a first‑class school at the heart of its community.

Our children are delightful—eager to attend school, enthusiastic about learning, and a pleasure to teach. We are proud of our friendly, supportive staff team and our commitment to helping every child succeed.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
Dedicated ECT support programme
Access to savings in childcare costs
Generous annual leave allocation
Automatic pay progression
Free parking on all sites
Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.