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Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Full-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3307-143S
  • Posted:19/03/2026
  • Pay:£8 per hour
  • Start Date:21.04.26
  • App Close Date:25/03/2026 at 13:00
  • Interviews:WB 30.03.26

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We are seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our School. Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, term time only.

To play an active role as a member of the staff team by:

  • Supporting the school family in fulfilling our vision: to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world.
  • Assisting with a range of whole school activities, including swimming, playtime, lunchtime, educational visits/residentials, before/after-school provision.
  • Supporting teaching in class, with small groups and individual pupils, across all areas of learning.
  • Helping to organise activities to promote positive behaviour and personal development, raise self-esteem and self-confidence, so that children become independent.
  • Contributing ideas and evaluations to support class and wider school life.

Specific duties:

  • to fulfil the requirements of the Teaching Assistant job description.
  • to help with class displays & setting up learning environments.
  • help to supervise pupils in class, at play/lunchtimes & on trips/residentials.
  • attend meetings, as needed, and participate in staff training (in addition to the apprenticeship training).
  • to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and security and to refer all concerns to the mentor, teacher or DSL.
  • to treat all information relating to pupils as strictly confidential.
  • to participate positively and professionally in effective relationships with staff, parents and pupils.
  • to follow the direction/instructions of the line supervisor/mentor and any additional requirements made by the Head Teacher.

Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Chevening (St Botolph’s) CE Primary School – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Please come and visit us and discuss whether any of these flexible work options work for you and for us. In the first instance, please contact Miss Kayleigh Derby, our School Office Manager; office@chevening.kent.sch.uk or 01732 452895.

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. We had a very successful church SIAMs inspection in Nov 2025. Our June 2025 OFSTED inspection was ungraded and confirmed that standards had been maintained since the last inspection. We successfully achieved the NurtureUK accreditation in Autumn 2025.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

Rooted in the parable of the Mustard Seed, Chevening’s vision is to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world.

At Chevening all can find shelter, strength and purpose through God’s love and Christ’s teachings. We seek to see everyone flourish spiritually, socially and academically. We will achieve this by being: ⋄ True to Christ and His teachings   ⋄ Known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes   ⋄ Inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all. 

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you!

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.