Strood Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to support teachers in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Working within a classroom, the successful candidate will join a well-established team and will assist with the delivery of lessons, providing tailored support to pupils of all abilities across the curriculum.
Applicants should be adaptable, personable, and committed to contributing positively to the school and wider Trust. Above all, our ideal candidate will bring a positive work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have a passion for the arts and are keen to support our vibrant and creative art department.
The basis of the role is fixed term for the duration of the apprenticeship (12-18 months approximately), 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. Our successful candidates will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by LAT Apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship Summary
Annual wage: Actual salary £11,740 per annum (Apprenticeship salary FTE £13,725)
Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1-week inset
Total hours per week: 37 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed
Apprenticeship duration: 18 months approx.
Anticipated start date: September 2025
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)
Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider teaching support remit. Your employer will 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. You’ll receive Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced student support team.
Working for Strood Academy: Since opening in 2009, our academy has transformed the educational opportunities and outcomes for girls and boys in Strood. Our vision is to be an inclusive community where we are all kind, respectful and resilient in our journey towards excellence. Our students thrive through an enriching and diverse curriculum that offers a global perspective, empowering all to become inquisitive lifelong learners.
Our core values are to be:
* Inquisitive
* Respectful
* Resilient
* Kind
Why work at Strood Academy?
* Our recent OFSTED inspection has confirmed that the academy continues to be judged ‘Good’ and is very strong in many aspects and areas.
* Centralised behaviour system and detentions - simple for teachers to follow allowing disruption-free classrooms.
* Our commitment to the development of all staff - CPD on Wednesday afternoons and the opportunity to collaborate with staff from other schools in the LAT.
* Strood Academy is easily accessible by A2 and the high-speed train can allow for travel into London in less than 30 minutes.
* We have a common sense approach to workload. All teachers are expected to feedback or live-mark.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh 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. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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