Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/EIS/58189

Location

Queen's Drive, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0EG

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

12,794.00 Annually (FTE)


National Apprenticeship Wage

Closing Date

11:00pm, 20th Jan 2026

Start Date

April / Sept 2026

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

26th January 2026

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About this Role

Job Title:

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Location:

Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School

Grade/Scale:

National

Apprenticeship Wage

Contract:

32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only + Inset Days

Salary:

FTE Salary 12,794 per annum, Actual Salary 9,664 per annum

Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, ambitious candidate who would like to complete an apprenticeship level 2 or 3 working with children. The ideal candidate should have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs, though this is not essential.


Reporting directly to the appointed Line Manager, the ideal candidate will be flexible, motivated and a caring individual who has a passion for children with SEN and has a good standard of general education. No experience of working with children with SEN is necessary, however applications will be considered from individuals who are keen and open to training in order to develop their own knowledge and understanding.


Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Esteem MAT.


Please review the attached to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) Generous holiday entitlement Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice. Access to National College CPD platform.
For further information, please contact Connor Jacob (Regional Business Lead) on cjacob@esteemmat.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students

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e expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!



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Contact Details

Connor Jacob (Regional Business Lead)

cjacob@esteemmat.co.uk

Queen's Drive, Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 0EG
01283216883

enquiries@elmsleigh.derbyshire.sch.uk

http://www.elmsleighinfantschool.co.uk/