Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant – Level 2 – temporary, fixed term, until 31st December 2026, with possible extension to the level 3 course. 

37 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term-time only

Salary: National Apprentice Rate of Pay

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our staff team. We are seeking to recruit an Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant from the 1st January 2025 for twelve months. The successful applicant will work in our school and will be given release time to attend Kendal College. 

The contract is for 37 hours per week, but we’re open to a discussion about hours between 30 and 37 hours, in agreement with Kendal College– to meet the requirements of their course. The pay will be based on the National Apprentice Pay Scales and paid in line with the apprentice rate of pay. You will be expected to work throughout the year facilitating high-quality Early Years provision, as well as supporting after-school and lunchtime clubs. 

You will also be required to support individuals and small groups of children through interventions. 

We will offer you mentor support in school, excellent training opportunities and a Kendal College tutor will support you throughout the year.

If you love working with children and have the skills and enthusiasm to contribute to our school’s future success, then we’d welcome an application from you. 
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and suitable references. 
 
Further information and an application pack is available on our website: www.holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk

Please contact Karen in the school office to arrange a visit to our school 01524 781205 / admin@holmeschool.cumbria.sch.uk

The closing dates for applications is Thursday 14th November 2024 at noon. 
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th November 2024.