Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice Teaching Assistant 

Salary: £7.55 per hour

Employer: The Genesis Education Trust

Location: St Mary’s Walthamstow

Contract Type: Term Time Only 36 hours per week

Contract Term: 18 months

Start Date: September 2025

Closing date: 1/7/25

Observations & Interviews: TBC

Are you passionate about working with children and eager to begin a rewarding career in education?

Our forward-thinking and inclusive primary school is seeking a dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils’ learning and development—particularly those with additional needs—while gaining valuable classroom experience.

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support children individually and in small groups,
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Play an active role in nurturing each child’s potential, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children in a primary setting.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach and positive attitude.
• Creative and engaging methods to support learning, particularly in small group settings.
• A commitment to high standards and aspirations for all pupils.
• Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Strong English, Maths and ICT skills.
• Ideally, some experience working with children in an educational setting

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• Bespoke training programmes
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues

You will need to support the Christian ethos of the schools.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated deadline​.

Contact information

Alison Brown, St Saviour’s CofE Primary School, Verulam Avenue, London E17 8ER

Tel: 020 8520 0612 Email:Alison.brown@genesistrust.net