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Salary: £27,550 per annum
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Workplace category: Workplace based
Attachments: Job Information Pack

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We are looking to recruit two Level 3 apprentices to join our thriving Junior School here at the City of London Freemen's school in Ashtead, Surrey.  Working closely with class teachers, you will help pupils to expand their knowledge and play a positive role in school life. With strong communication skills, you will be positive, friendly and adaptable with an ability to build relationships with children and demonstrate a growth mindset.

If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.

This apprenticeship role is based at City of London Freemen’s school Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET and will last for 24 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Criminal Record Bureau check will be required.

To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be:

• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays

• Living in England

• Not in full-time education at the time of applying

If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.

If we request specific qualification evidence it will be required before applications are considered, please send copies of your certificates and application reference number to CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk .

If you have any questions on this, please contact CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship not qualification.

Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.

Closing date: 23:59 on 4 May 2026

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To apply online, please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number CLFS1222 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

Please note that this apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees.

As part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to undertake a prior learning check, all prior qualifications will be verified through the education system to ensure no prior learning has taken place that will impact the apprentice criteria before a successful candidate is formally offered the apprenticeship.

Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification in relation to the apprenticeship, we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.