Vacancies
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
30 hours per week,
39 weeks, which includes INSET days.
Pay: Apprentice Rate
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant in our Key Stage 1 class.
This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in education whilst gaining a recognised qualification.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an apprentice who is passionate about working with young children and eager to develop their skills in an educational setting. This full-time apprenticeship will provide you with hands-on classroom experience whilst you undertake your training at college. You will work alongside experienced teachers in our Key Stage 1 class (ages 5-7), gaining valuable practical experience whilst building your professional knowledge.
What We Require
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must have:
• GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above These qualifications are essential requirements for entry onto the apprenticeship programme.
What You Will Do
As our Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work under the guidance of qualified teachers to support children's learning and development. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting with classroom activities, supporting individual children and small groups, helping to prepare engaging learning resources, and contributing to a positive and nurturing classroom environment.
Your Training
As part of this apprenticeship, you will attend college (of your choosing) on a regular basis to complete your qualification. We will fully support your training journey, providing you with dedicated time for coursework and assignments. The apprenticeship will run for the full duration of the training programme, ensuring you are thoroughly prepared for a rewarding career in education.
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Executive Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Hayley Bird, execdeputy@heartwoodfederation.co.uk
Lunchtime 1:1 Play Leader
We require a dedicated and motivated Lunchtime 1:1 Play Leader to join our team.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide 1:1 support for a Year 2 child with an EHCP at lunchtimes including in the dining hall and with social interactions and activities
- Be a positive role model
- Promote the highest standards of behaviour in line with school policy
- Operate effectively within a team
- Have a calm and confident manner
- Have good communication skills
- Have a desire to help children become successful
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and hard-working team.
If you feel you have the right experience and skills for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: noon, Friday 25h April 2025
Interviews: TBC
To start: ASAP
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email with supporting letter to Mrs Broadbent at exechead@nailsworth.gloucs.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
Lunchtime 1:1 Play Leader Advert
1:1 Lunchtime Play Leader Job description
1:1 Lunchtime Play Leader Person Specification
Lunchtime Play Leader
We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and motivated Lunchtime Play Leader to join our friendly team. No experience necessary.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Be a positive role model
- Promote the highest standards of behaviour in line with school policy
- Operate effectively within a team
- Have a calm and confident manner
- Have good communication skills
- Have a desire to help children become successful
- Be creative, energetic and bring ideas to the team to support active and fun playtimes!
Closing date for applications: noon, Monday 1st September 2025
Interviews: TBC
To start: September 2025
Play Leader Person Specification
Breakfast Club Play Leader
We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and motivated Breakfast Play Leader to join our friendly team. No experience necessary.
See attached advert for more details!
Breakfast Club Play Leader Advert
Breakfast Club Play Leader Job Description
Documentation relevant to all posts:
Safeguarding Child Protection Policy 2025Employment of Ex Offenders Policy
Please note that a Curriculum Vitae (CV) will only be accepted alongside a full application form. CVs on their own do not contain all the information required to support safer recruitment.
In the interests of safer recruitment, we also reserve the right to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence during the recruitment process. The stated aim of this is that it “may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.”