Location: North Yorkshire, UK
Salary: Apprentice Minimum wage £8 per hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Education Phases: Primary;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Application Deadline: Friday, 2nd October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Northern Star Academies Trust
Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.
Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal ( button at the bottom of this page) and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date.
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Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)
Job Description
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Are you passionate about helping children thrive?
Hookstone Chase Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant and Apprentice Early Years Educator to join our vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils by supporting their learning and development in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
As an Apprentice, you will:
- Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
- Support pupils with a range of needs, including those with special educational requirements.
- Foster positive relationships and encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
- Help create a welcoming, purposeful classroom environment where every child can succeed.
- Work towards a Teaching Assistant qualification
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient, and committed to helping children reach their potential.
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
- Flexible and proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
If you have any queries, please contact us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk
Northern Star Academies Trust 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 requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
- A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
Desired Criteria
Documents
Contact Details:
Hookstone Chase Community Primary School Recruitment Team
