Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About this Role We are ambitious, caring, kind, inclusive and excited about our future as part of the Harbour Learning Trust family of Schools. Job title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant Location: Healing Academy, Low Road, Healing, DN41 7QD Contract: Fixed Term, 32.5 hours per week (Term Time plus 5 Training Days) Salary Scale: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage Start date: September 2026 Closing Date: 28th June 2026 Harbour Learning Trust is on a rapid journey of improvement. Of the seven Ofsted inspections that have taken place in Harbour schools over the last 18 months, six of those seven schools have improved their Ofsted 'score' by at least one grade. As a values-led organisation, we are proud to have been shortlisted for the TES National Awards 2025 in the category of 'Inclusive Trust of the Year. What does an Apprentice Teaching Assistant do? In a nutshell: This is a hugely varied role, one minute you will be helping the child to whom you give dedicated support assistance to understand their lesson, the next you might be helping them travel between classrooms. You will spend your day with your appointed child, get to know them and help and watch them grow and develop. It’s an amazing job and one that’s critical to helping that child. You’ll feedback how the child develops and progresses and work with class teachers on areas of need. Our children are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of what life throws at them. This is a key role in enabling that to happen. If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who: - Are committed, adaptable and caring, with a professional manner, who are patient and deeply caring - unflappable!; - Are able to demonstrate creativity, resilience and interpersonal skills to complement our highly effective team; - Can be an effective team player and willing to be fully involved in the life of the school; This post is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for nurturing and supporting pupils with SEND to carve out a career with our Trust. What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above? - Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards; - A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos; - A vibrant learning environment - for you and our children; - An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well-being of all staff; As part of Harbour Learning Trust all staff have opportunity to access: - Employee Benefits Scheme including Local Government Pension Scheme - Employee Wellbeing Service - Cycle to Work Scheme Our Trust Our Vision to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone. A - We recrui