Apprentice Teaching Partner - Full-time

St John's C.E.Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3050-295S
• Posted:10/03/2026
• Pay:Apprentice rate
• Start Date:Apr/May 2026
• App Close Date:23/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are a large primary school with 630 pupils and over 100 staff. The school is warm, friendly and welcoming and the staff team works closely together to support all of our pupils.

We currently have a new opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Partner.

This is a fixed term appointment for 31.67 hours per week until completion of the Apprenticeship (minimum 15 months) for 38 weeks per year, inclusive of 28 days holiday entitlement. The initial hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.20pm. 20% of your working week will be spent undertaking training for your Apprenticeship. 

Your starting salary will be £8.00 per hour until your first 9 months have been successfully completed at which point you will move to the Kent Range KSA rate. 

Duties

1. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, SEND Manager and class teachers.
2. Assist in the implementation of learning programmes for pupils and help assess, monitor and record their progress.
3. Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
4. Work with parents/carers, other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
5. Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
6. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
7. Provide one to one support for pupils with specific difficulties as required.
8. Attend to pupils’ personal care needs as required and assist with the development of hygiene, toilet training and general dressing programmes.

 Administrative Duties

1. Prepare and present learning resources to support pupil learning.
2. Support class teachers in preparation of differentiation and other tasks in order to support teaching.
3. Undertake other duties from time to time as the headteacher requires.

 Standards and Quality Assurance

1. Support the aims and ethos of the school.
2. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
3. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
4. Attend team and staff meetings as required.
5. Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
6. Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the headteacher.

We are looking for candidates who have high expectations of themselves and others and work extremely well in a team.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to our online recruitment check.

Application closing date: 23 March 2026

Interview dates: TBC. The school retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

Information about the school

St. John’s is a school with a Christian foundation and we welcome all children and adults into our community. We want our children, families and staff to know that they are valued, cared for and to be happy. We want our children to be passionate about learning and to equip them with the tools that will enable them to flourish academically, emotionally and spiritually.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ‘Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing’.

We are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School situated in Tunbridge Wells. We have three forms of entry with a total of 630 pupils. We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities to pupils.

Candidates should be in sympathy with the ethos of a church school.

We are looking for candidates who have high expectations of themselves and others and work extremely well in a team. You should be positive and able to reflect the School Values:

Foster a passion for learning

Honesty

Respect

Empathy

Courage

Inclusivity

Flourish

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elizabeth Yearwood
• Address:St John's Church Of England Primary School , Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW
• Telephone: 01892 678980
• Email: personnel@st-johns.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification