Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Part of the Sunflower Federation Tel: 01508 499264  Email:  hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk Salary – National apprentice rate (currently £8.00 per hour) Apprenticeship contract Part Time 32.5 hours per week (M-F) Term Time plus 1 week Required for September 2026 The Sunflower Federation are looking for two Apprentice Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team at the Sunflower Federation.  One post will be at Hempnall Primary School (see separate advert) and the other at Brooke VC Primary School. This post would suit someone who shares the ambition and forward thinking of our staff team. The right candidate will have high expectations and foster an environment that wants the best for everyone within it. What we can offer you as part of our team: A caring and supportive school where children love to be challenged, be inspired and learn. A progressive school environment, where teamwork and a shared vision drive school development. The opportunity to work as part of the team and quickly develop yourself professionally. Excellent career and personal development opportunities within our federation of schools. How to apply A role description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’. To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button or contact Claire Sanford for an application form. Completed forms should be returned to – hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk Closing date:  10 July 2026, 10am Interview date:   To be confirmed We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.