APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3

Ref

202249

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Salary

£25949 to £ 25949

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(02/11/2026 to 01/11/2028) .

Hours

32.5 hours a week.

Closing Date

23/10/2026.

Location

St Anne's Copp Church Of England Primary School, Great Eccleston, Copp Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZN (166 on roll)

Tel: 01995 670969

School website: www.coppschool.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors of this well-respected Church of England primary school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated staff team. The school's distinctive Christian vision has a profound, formational and transformational impact on the lives of pupils and adults. All members of the school community are cherished and highly valued.

St. Anne's Copp is a warm, caring and inclusive school. Parents are incredibly supportive, our children are keen to learn and our staff work closely together to ensure every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with children and wishes to begin a rewarding career in education. The apprentice will work alongside experienced teachers and teaching assistants to support teaching and learning with a specific group of pupils as well as wider duties in the Infants that include general classroom support, preparation of resources and wider duties at non-structured times. Throughout the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will receive training, mentoring and support to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to become an effective teaching assistant.

The successful candidate will be:

• supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

• enthusiastic, caring and committed to helping children achieve their full potential.

• interested in pursuing a career in education.

• willing to learn and develop professionally.

• able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

• flexible and adaptable in responding to the needs of the school.

• able to work effectively as part of a team.

• organised, reliable and able to use their own initiative when appropriate.

• willing to share fully in the wider life of the school.

• committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

  St. Anne's Copp Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

  The closing date is 23rd October 2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or above

Desirable Qualifications

• Childcare qualification

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Knowledge and/or experience of children with additional needs.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the School Business Officer, Mrs Sharon Cookson for an informal discussion on 01995 670969.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.