Apprentice Teaching Assistant

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 recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviors
We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
compassion and empathy
We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each
other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply.

For further information, please contact:

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview.