Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.


We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. The successful candidate will:

establish good relationships with students and responding appropriately to individual needs work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

effective communication skills IT skills organisation skills problem solving skills presentation skills administrative skills number skills analytical skills be logical pay attention to detail be a team player be creative use their initiative be non-judgemental be patient possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record

The qualifications below are essential to access the apprenticeship programme:

GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2) essential GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential

Upon completion of the 18-month apprenticeship programme, the candidate will:

have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace understand how pupils learn and develop know how to work with teachers to support assessments have gained knowledge of curriculum know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning have gained communication and teamwork skills know how to solve problems and motivate pupils know how to build relationships

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.



Maltby Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision 'to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives'. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.


The ideal candidate will:

be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers. be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards. have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour. be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the highest expectations of students Work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi-agencies to support all students; have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff; have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.


In return we offer:

An outstanding induction programme with supportive and dynamic staff. Mentoring and support from an experienced team. An opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check


For further information regarding the Academy please contact: Kirsty Gaffney, PA to the Principal on kgaffney@maltbyacademy.com


The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from our website careers page.