Apprentice Educational Support Assistant

The Mast Academy Trust is a collaborative group of schools committed to providing high-quality education for children aged 4–13. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values professional development, staff wellbeing, and strong community relationships. Working across our schools offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives while developing your career in a positive and forward-thinking environment.

32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday. 32 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may progress into a permanent Teaching Assistant or Educational Support Assistant role within the Trust
• There may also be opportunities to develop further into specialist roles (such as SEND support) or progress onto a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification and role, supporting whole-class learning and teaching