Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Part of the Sunflower Federation

Tel:

Email: hempna

• Salary – National apprentice rate (currently £8.00 per hour)
• Apprenticeship contract
• Part Time
• 32.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026

The Sunflower Federation are looking for two Apprentice Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team at the Sunflower Federation. One post will be at Hempnall Primary School and the other at Brooke VC Primary School (see separate advert).

This post would suit someone who shares the ambition and forward thinking of our staff team. The right candidate will have high expectations and foster an environment that wants the best for everyone within it.

• A caring and supportive school where children love to be challenged, be inspired and learn.
• A progressive school environment, where teamwork and a shared vision drive school development.
• The opportunity to work as part of the team and quickly develop yourself professionally.
• Excellent career and personal development opportunities within our federation of schools.

Closing date:10 July 2026, 10am

Interview date:

To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.