Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About our Academy

The Arbours Primary Academy is a vibrant, 2 form entry school located in Northampton.

At The Arbours Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well behaved and enthusiastic pupils. Staff here are all encouraged to be ambitious, develop their careers and we aim to provide personalised, professional development to suit the needs of the individual.

The Arbours Primary Academy is an OUTSTANDING school.

As a Teaching Assistant at The Arbours Academy, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring and guiding our students in their educational journey. You will be working with individual children having special or particular needs, in accordance with the child’s statement where appropriate and/or groups of children as directed by the teacher. To provide support to the Head teacher/Teacher across a range of child focussed activities, to promote child development and learning, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.

You will be working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals and you will contribute to the development of our school community and uphold our commitment to excellence in education.

The training provider for this apprenticeship is Northampton College.

1 day a week at college

4 days at The Arbours Primary Academy. 30 hours per week, 9am - 3.30pm

• Apprentice wage for the first year £8.00 per hour, £10,992 per annum (this will then go up to NMW in second year)
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.