The Rowans AP Academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, to start from May 2025.

The Rowans is a welcoming and inclusive learning community that provides a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive. Through strong relationships and a focus on kindness, commitment, and resilience, we empower pupils to re-engage with education and take ownership of their futures.

This is a full time (33 hours per week), fixed term role, Term Time Only +1 week. You will be paid pro rata to the Apprentice National Minimum Wage. The salary is reviewed annually in April in line with the nationally agreed salaries. You will also receive an SEN Allowance of £1,491, which will be paid in increments across a 12-month period on top of your annual salary.

The working week will consist of Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:20-15:20, Wednesday 8:20-15:50, with a 30 minute unpaid break each day, as well as allocated study time outside of work for the completion of apprenticeship coursework.

The successful candidate will undertake on the job training alongside studying for a Level 3 qualification in Learning Support. 

What can we offer you? 

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is genuinely passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: 

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym and Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Wellbeing afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information, please contact the school office by calling 01634 338803 or via email to office@therowansap.co.uk

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.