Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Burnt Oak Primary, Gillingham

• Ref:KCC887-3760-75S
• Posted:29/10/2025
• Pay:Apprentice Rate - £8.50ph / £12,045 actual pa
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:16/11/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE**

Post Title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant

School: Burnt Oak Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/12/2026 (linked to apprenticeship so can be extended if the course runs past this date)

Hours: 32.5 per week (8.30am - 3.30pm)

Weeks: 38 (Term Time only)

Salary: Apprentice Rate - £8.50ph (£12,045 actual per annum)

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant, who is committed to our mission of providing an outstanding education, encompassing our values of ‘Enjoy, Achieve and Succeed', to give our young learners the best start in life.

Burnt Oak has proudly achieved the flagship status for Inclusion. Staff are committed to supporting each and every child, developing the children to be active learners and engaged in all tasks. Pupils feel safe in school and value the opportunities given alongside the support of teachers and other adults.

Staff are very positive about their work in the school and morale is high. Our school values: ‘Enjoy, Achieve, Succeed’, underpin the work of our friendly staff and our passion for Inclusion.

You will work in a warm, friendly and caring environment, and play an essential role in our team, in order to help our children achieve their best.

As part of our team, you will be expected to teach classes across the different year groups in the school, to provide class cover, class support and pupil interventions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting children’s development;
• Develop strong relationships with children, staff and other stakeholders;
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire children throughout their learning journey;
• Be able to use specialist skills/training/experience to support children’s needs;
• Be committed to the school's high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care;
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.

We offer:

•  An inclusive and caring ethos;
• A school where every child matters;
• Welcoming and supportive staff;
• A well-resourced school;
• Exceptional opportunities for professional development;
• A supportive Leadership Team.

**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE**

Information about the school

“Burnt Oak Primary School believes that their school can make a difference to the pupils within it.” (IQM Assessor)

Ofsted (May 2022) judged the school as providing a GOOD quality of education and with an overall effectiveness judgement of the same.

“Pupils are happy at school and enjoy their learning. Leaders ensure everyone is included. The school is a caring community.” (Ofsted May 2022)

Burnt Oak Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school situated in lower Gillingham. We are a two-form entry school with a Nursery. The school is well resourced and has excellent ICT facilities. We have motivated and happy pupils who are eager to learn.

https://www.burntoak.medway.sch.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:The Bluebell Federation, C/O Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lordswood, Kent, ME5 8TJ
• Telephone: 01634 336472
• Email: hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description - TA