Job Description

School 21

ham

Salary:

Apprentice Wage (in line with National Minimum Wage for Apprentices)

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

10 July 2025

Job overview

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Location: School 21, Stratford, East London


Salary: Apprentice Wage (in line with National Minimum Wage for Apprentices)


Hours: Full-time


Contract: Fixed-term for the duration of the apprenticeship (typically 12-18 months)


Reporting to: SENCo


Application: By 20th June 2025


Early application is encouraged as we are hoping to interview and appoint as soon as possible. School 21 reserves the right to close applications early and make an appointment at any stage.

About us

School 21 is an inclusive school, located in Stratford, Newham. We believe that we should empower every young person to make a difference in the world and encourage them to make an impact on their community.


We do this by our commitment to a curriculum of the Head (academic success), Heart (character and well-being) and Hand (generating ideas, problem solving, making a difference). Therefore, at School 21 we believe in the development of the whole child and relationships form a huge part of what we do.


Part of the Big Education Trust, we have students from age 4 to 18 with 1110 students on roles which gives an excellent opportunity to work with a range of different colleagues and students.


We pride ourselves in welcoming and providing for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). We believe in an inclusive approach whereby every child is able to achieve success by being able to access a broad and balanced curriculum.


As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will connect with our brilliant students on a daily basis to help them to thrive and get the very best out of their education.


As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will provide vital support to the teacher in providing a high-quality learning environment for all pupils, enabling them to achieve their full potential. This includes assisting with classroom activities, providing individual or small group support, and contributing to the overall well-being of the students.


As a teaching assistant, you will be trained to deliver high-quality interventions such as Lego Therapy to help support our students with their SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will be:

About You:

A genuine interest in working with children and young people. Enthusiastic, patient, and a good listener. Reliable, punctual, and highly organised. A willingness to learn and develop new skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

WE OFFER:

A supportive and welcoming school environment. Hands-on experience in a dynamic classroom setting. A structured apprenticeship programme leading to a [e.g., Level 2 or Level 3] Teaching

Assistant qualification.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. Opportunities for career progression within the education sector. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils.

For more information see: www.school21.org.uk or e-mail lchettle@school21.org.uk (Deputy Headteacher)

To apply:

Please visit the careers pages at www.school21.org.uk and complete an online application form.

School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About

School 21

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School 21

Pitchford Street, Stratford
London
E15 4RZ
United Kingdom

+44 20 8262 2121

About School 21

School 21 is a pioneering 4 to 18 school in Stratford, East London, for girls and boys and children from all starting points and backgrounds. We are looking for the next cohort of teachers who want to continue to shape the school so that it stays at the forefront of innovation in education.



School 21 is a very special and different kind of place to work in. We empower staff to find their voice and their creativity. We offer collaboration and learning across ages and subjects. All staff have tailored programmes of professional development which results in extraordinary outcomes for the students. We offer multiple routes for progression through subjects and pedagogies. We believe strongly in developing the full potential of all staff.



The mission of School 21 is to empower young people to take on the world. Through a rich curriculum of 'head', 'heart' and 'hand' we want children knowing a lot, understanding themselves and making things happen. Our 'dialogic approach' to teaching helps children learn through talk and learn to talk and give everyone a voice.



We think schools should be places where children craft stunning work with real products, for real audiences and as a result of real teacher collaboration. Over the past few years our students have created immersive theatre productions depicting the French and Russian revolutions, built mechanical toys bursting with scientific craft. They have spoken out about human rights, ran campaigns to improve the biodiversity of Stratford and charted local history through photographs and poetry. Student work has been critiqued by directors and historians, professors and artists. All work is displayed, celebrated and challenged at termly Exhibitions of Beautiful Work where children tell us their stories of learning, drawing on their deep wells of oracy and well-being.

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