Apprentice

Future 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!

Where futures begin: Launch your career in education at Leigh Academy Molehill.

Training:

Our school is more than just a place to learn, it's a place to grow. This apprenticeship offers you the chance to earn while you learn, gaining practical, on-the-job experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong grasp of both spoken and written English and Mathematics and excellent communication skills. No prior experience is required—just a genuine interest in supporting students and a commitment to learning.

Apprenticeship Summary:

Annual wage: Actual salary £12,239 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent) Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 Week Inset Total hours per week: 32.5 (including the 20% training element of the apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed Apprenticeship duration: 18 months approx Anticipated start date: January 2026 Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3) Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, maths and English (desirable)

Training Outcome:

Future 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!

Where futures begin: Launch your career in education at Leigh Academy Molehill.

Employer Description:
Working for Molehill Primary Academy: Our academy is a happy, caring and secure community which offers a stimulating learning environment. By developing potential and self-esteem we help everyone to become a unique, responsible, considerate and successful individual. Our academy caters for boys and girls from the age of 4-11 years. It is well equipped, having its own library, dining hall, assembly hall, sports field and wooded copse. At Molehill, we aim to give every child the very best start possible to their education through vibrant and engaging teaching, enabling the children to become active learners and by using an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. Throughout the school, we want our children to enjoy a wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning fun. All staff work hard to ensure the best possible quality of education for the children in every year group. It stands in beautiful grounds that we have developed specially to aid curriculum studies.

Working Hours :
Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 Week Inset Total hours per week: 32.5 (including the 20% training element of the apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental