Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: PERROTT HILL SCHOOL LIMITED
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Location: SOMERSET, TA18 7SL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000055229
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Application Deadline Date: 16/10/2026
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Start Date: 16/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Term time only (34 weeks) plus INSET days: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break (40 hours per week). This includes one day per week (or the equivalent) of off-the-job training and study with Side by Side.
Brief Description
Perrott Hill is an independent day and boarding prep school near Crewkerne. We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our small, experienced team in Pre-Prep who will work alongside qualified and experienced teachers every day while training with Side by Side.
Training to be Provided
A Level 2 Teaching Assistant or early years qualification, or
relevant A levels, is welcome but not essential.
The off-the-job training will take place either online or at the Side by Side Training Centre in Dorchester each week on a Wednesday or Thursday during term time.
Future Prospects
On successful completion, apprentices will hold the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Teaching Assistant apprentices have progression routes into Higher Level Teaching Assistant work, learning support or teacher training. There may be the opportunity of a
permanent post at Perrott Hill, subject to vacancies and performance.
Perrott Hill is a growing school, extending to age 16 from September 2027, and offers a supportive, close-knit environment in which to build a career in early years and education. All staff have access to
in-house training and CPD and a contributory pension scheme.
Vacancy Detail
Teaching Assistant (Pre-Prep), directed by the Head of Pre-Prep and class teachers:
- Support learning in class, in small groups and one to one, including reading, phonics, handwriting and maths
- Prepare resources and displays; support assessment, record-keeping, pastoral care and behaviour
- Supervise break, lunch and after-school care, assist with Forest School, PE and Games, swimming and trips
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality requirements at all times
Other Information
Successful applicants must be able to obtain an enhanced DBS check with barred-list information, provide satisfactory references and complete all pre-appointment safer recruitment checks.