Catalyst Academies Trust
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
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Job Ref No. ECC2003-237S
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Application Close: 01/07/2026 Midnight
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Contract Type: Part-time
Date of Interviews: w/c 6th July 2026
Pay Range: £11,648
Contract Term: Permanent
Job Description
Benyon Primary School, part of Catalyst Academies Trust, is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our dedicated and supportive team from September 2026.
Benyon Primary School is situated in pleasant surroundings on the outskirts of South Ockendon and is proud to be rated Good by Ofsted. Our vision is to develop young people with active and creative minds who can lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We value the total development of every child, with self-esteem and wellbeing fostered through positive relationships and a rich, broad curriculum.
As part of Catalyst Academies Trust, apprentices may also have opportunities to train across other trust schools, including Aveley Primary School, Dilkes Academy, Quarry Hill Academy and Somers Heath Primary School.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is motivated by making a positive difference to children's lives and is interested in progressing towards a career in education.
You will work with children aged 5–11, supporting learning both in the classroom and in small groups or one-to-one situations under the direction of teaching staff.
As An Apprentice You Will Be
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- Learning how to provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the Nursery
- Giving support to personnel within the nursery / reception
- Learning about all aspects of good childcare practice
- To learn about the differing needs of individual key children and how to provide a fun, stimulating and loving approach towards each child and their learning
- To learn to plan a supportive environment, both inside and outdoors, that stimulates learning opportunities for children and fosters dispositions for learning
- To foster children's emotional wellbeing and support them to become confident and independent young children who care about others
- To learn how to encourage children's acquisition of language and social skills through play, fostering a love of books and creating a language-rich environment
- To assist staff in caring for the personal and dietary needs of each child with sensitivity and kindness
- To always act as a positive role model for the children in her / his care
- To learn how to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each key child through observation, assessment and planning
Training and Working Pattern
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
- 5 days per week, including 1 day at college
- Duration: 14 months
Salary
Apprentice salary: £11,648 per annum
What We Are Looking For
Desired Skills And Qualities
- Good IT and interpersonal skills
- Polite, professional manner
- Hard-working and committed to learning
- Friendly
- Calm
- Good Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good Organisation skills
- Logical
- Excellent Team worker
- Shows Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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Qualifications
- GCSE in maths and English A-C or 9-4
How To Apply
Applications should be made online via the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service.
Closing date: 1 July 2026
Expected start date: 1 September 2026
Website: www.benyonprimaryschool.org.uk
Contact: Samantha Oxley (Head of School)
Email: admin.bps@catrust.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, social media trawl, pre-employment health check and a successful enhanced DBS.
Information about the School
We are a two-form entry primary school and nursery set in extensive grounds on the periphery of Ockendon Village. Our school is only a 3 minute walk from South Ockendon station which is on the C2C Fenchurch to Shoeburyness line and within easy reach (5 minutes) of the A13 and A127 into London/Southend and the Dartford Bridge. For further information please visit our website http://www.benyonprimary.co.uk/
Contact Information
Samantha Oxley (Head of School)
Tyssen Place
West Road, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 6PG
Telephone: 01708 853200
Email: sam.oxley@catrust.org.uk
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