Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Would you like to join our highly successful and motivated team here at Moat House Primary School?

The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated fixed term Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our Early Years team from September 2026.

The post holder under the direction of the teacher, will gain valuable experience working with children in Nursery and Reception, supporting the team in nurturing the children (this could include personal care), ensuring their needs are met and delivering a variety of activities.

Working alongside our experienced staff to gain knowledge and skills, you will complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship. You may also be required to complete English and Maths functional skills (depending on existing qualifications).

You will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer.

This is an exciting opportunity to be in a real job, with real variety, from day one whilst working towards a qualification.

What we can offer you;

• A skilled and enthusiastic teacher to train alongside
• A strong commitment to professional development
• Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Level 3
• Guidance on carrying out the post of a teaching assistant to the best of your ability
• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children
• A happy school with a welcoming and supportive team

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0454-v1-1

Could you be the one to support our children to learn and thrive?

We would love to hear from you if you have the following talents:

• An excellent general education
  Good level of English and Maths - Level 2 preferred or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills
• A desire to work with children and support them
• Cheerful, flexible and approachable
• Have patience and imagination
• Use initiative and work well as part of a team
• Are fun and caring
• High aspirations for pupils and yourself

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.