Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Stocks Green Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2539-74S
• Posted:21/05/2026
• Pay:Kent Scheme Entry Apprentice
• Start Date:01/09/26
• App Close Date:08/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 15 June

Advert

Location: Stocks Green Primary School

Salary: KS Entry Apprentice £20,007
Hours: 31.25 pw
Contract: Fixed term (apprenticeship duration)

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start your career in education? Stocks Green Primary School (Tonbridge, TN11) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team.

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for our 218 pupils. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

What we offer:

• Supportive and welcoming school community
• Comprehensive training and mentoring as part of your apprenticeship
• Opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience in a primary school setting
• Access to professional development and training opportunities

Key responsibilities:

• Support teachers in the delivery of lessons and classroom activities
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist with classroom management and organisation
• Help to create a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils
• Support lunchtime cover and OPAL Play

Who we’re looking for:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to completing the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

At Stocks Green Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our top priority. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Information about the school

Stocks Green Primary School is a popular one form entry primary school, located in the village of Hildenborough, and has successfully served local families and community for the past 52 years. In May of this year, the school retained its Ofsted grading of ‘Good’ following an ungraded inspection. The report recognised that both parents and governors are exceptionally supportive of the school and it is a happy place to learn and work.

Stocks Green Primary School is a school which recognises the importance of inspiring and supporting every child to be the best that they can be. We believe that this is achieved through providing the children with real life learning experiences and offering the children a curriculum that equips them with the fundamental knowledge and skills that will support them to be successful in secondary school and into their future careers.

At Stocks Green we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school which supports the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils. We welcome all pupils and their parents into our school family and actively seek to find opportunities to bring families into the school to engage with the pupils, their learning and local community projects.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Janet Scott
• Address:Leigh Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9AE
• Telephone: (01732) 832758
• Email: office@stocks-green.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Jod Description : Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant