Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their team. They need someone who has a genuine interest in working with young children in Early Years or Key Stage 1 and is willing to learn how to support children with Special Educational Needs. 

The school need someone who values children’s personal, social and emotional development as much as their academic progress. In this role you will develop your understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and show a commitment to helping pupils build their social and communication skills. You will bring enthusiasm, positivity and curiosity to all teaching and learning activities. You will be dedicated to supporting the school in providing the best possible education and care for the children. In return, the school can offer you a position in a great team of professionals who are dedicated to working to providing the best possible education for the children.
The school are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally. The school is also a well-resourced modern teaching and learning environment. Their dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. They work together with their partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust. You will be required to work 30 hours 25 mins per week Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year. Daily hours are 8:45 am – 3:20 pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Please note that holidays cannot be taken in term time, but an allowance for holiday entitlement is paid accordingly. College attendance will be once a week at the Kettering Tresham College Campus which will begin in February 2026. Pay is £10,054.99 per annum based on working (30 hours and 25 minutes) over 43.78 weeks per year – 38 weeks working in school and 5.78 wks paid holiday.

Training:
College attendance will be once a week at the Kettering Tresham College Campus which will begin in February 2026.

Training Outcome:

Your future career will be discussed on completion of your apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

We are delighted to share our happy and successful school with you. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff provide a welcoming and nurturing setting where children feel safe, happy and are keen to learn.
We recognise that all children are individuals and that they learn at different rates and in different ways. By getting to know each child and making careful checks on how well they are learning we can, together with you, ensure that they make rapid progress. 
We give high priority to personal and social development and are proud of the excellent standards of behaviour that our children demonstrate.

Working Hours :
8:45am – 3:20pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Days TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Patience