Apprentice
Leigh Academy Minster
Not recorded (ME12 3JQ)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 27 October 2025)
Posted on 13 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable, hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in education.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Actual salary £13,934 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent)
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday during school Term time + 1 week , 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme).
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Kickstart Your Career as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Leigh Academy Minster!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives and eager to launch your career in education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contribution truly matters? If so, we want to hear from you!
Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable, hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career in education.
Why Join Us?
Welcoming and Supportive Team: At Leigh Academy Minster, you'll be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that is committed to your success. You'll receive guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow in your role as you learn on the job.
Vibrant and Diverse Community: Our school is proud to be a hub of diversity, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for both students and staff.
Real-World Impact: You'll play a direct role in supporting student learning and well-being every day, making a tangible difference in their educational journey.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll bring excellent communication skills, a natural empathy, and a collaborative spirit. Applicants should be professional, personable, and above all else, have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils. A desire to learn and develop within a school setting is a must.
If you're ready to start your career in education with real-world experience and dedicated support, apply today!
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Apprenticeship Summary
Working weeks: Monday - Friday during school Term time + 1 week
Total hours per week (on average): 37 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme)
Apprenticeship duration: Approx. 18 months + End Point Assessment (EPA)Programme delivery type: All modules are delivered as online learning which can be completed at your place of work
Start date: September 2025
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
Essential entry qualifications: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
This position offers an actual salary of £13,934 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset.
This is an opportunity that offers a great chance to learn on the job while earning and gaining a qualification. If you're ready to take the first step in your career, apply now and join our incredible team at Leigh Academy Minster!
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
Where you'll work
Minster Road
Sheerness
Not recorded
ME12 3JQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
Training schedule
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Why Join Us? Welcoming and Supportive Team: At Leigh Academy Minster, you'll be part of a collaborative and nurturing team that is committed to your success. You'll receive guidance, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow in your role as you learn on the job. Vibrant and Diverse Community: Our school is proud to be a hub of diversity, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for both students and staff. Real-World Impact: You'll play a direct role in supporting student learning and well-being every day, making a tangible difference in their educational journey.
Company benefits
This position offers an actual salary of £13,934 per annum (£16,200 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset.
After this apprenticeship
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Leigh Academy Minster
Amy Wenban
joinus@latrust.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346133.
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Closes in 10 days (Monday 27 October 2025)
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