Apprentice Teaching Assistant at The Fountains Primary School

12 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FPS/32648

Location

Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£7.55 Hourly
Apprenticeship Wage - £7.55 per hour (subject to April NJC changes)

Closing Date

Midnight, Thu 26th Mar, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

16th April 2026

Interview Date(s) 16th April 2026

About this Role

Job Title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Location: The Fountains Primary School

Grade/Scale: Apprenticeship Wage - £7.55 per hour (subject to April NJC changes)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year

The Fountains Primary School are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about The Fountains Primary School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Ruth Samme (School Business Manager) on rsamme@fountains.staffs.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.