{"id":3870609,"url":"https://alion.io/job/leigh-academies-trust-teaching-assistant-apprentice","title":"Teaching Assistant (Apprentice)","company":{"id":3104269,"name":"Leigh Academies Trust","domain":"leighacademiestrust.org.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/leighacademiestrust","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Jobtrain","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":4,"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"}},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Leigh, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T14:16:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T02:45:39Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.\nLeigh Academy Cherry Orchardhas a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join and support our EYFS classes in our highly successful academy that opened in 2017. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting. Please note, this role is based within our preschool.\nWhat does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm.\nEach and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.\nApprenticeship Summary\nAnnual wage: Actual salary £14,968.87 per annum (£17,171 full-time equivalent)\nWorking weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 week inset\nTotal hours per week: 37.5 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - 8:30am - 4:30pm\nApprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)\nAnticipated start date: As soon as possible\nApprenticeship level: Level 3\nApprenticeship standard: Early Years Educator\nEssential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)\nPlease click here for more information!\nFuture prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient team - you’ll be learning from the very best!\nWorking with us at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard\nLeigh Academy Cherry Orchard opened in September 2017, it has since grown to full capacity with children up to Year 6 as of September 2021. The academy is located in Ebbsfleet Garden City and features new facilities, including a nursery and a center for children with speech, communication, and language needs.\nThe academy's core mission is to inspire children, deliver an inclusive education, create a safe and happy environment, and ensure all students feel valued. It focuses on challenging learning experiences to build resilient students and maintains a consistent approach to behavior, safeguarding, and pastoral support.\nLeigh Academy Cherry Orchard received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in its November 2021 inspection, achieving the highest mark in all five areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.\nPlease click here to view our website and find out more!\nApplying for this Opportunity\nThank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor):  / 01634 412 245.\nTo support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.\nEarly applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.\nOur Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity\nLeigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.\nWe adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. 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