Opportunity information
Duration 18 months
Advert closing date 18/06/2026
Description
We are looking for a proactive Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our successful support staff team.
Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The
successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To contribute to facilitating student access to the education system, promoting inclusion, assessing
and supporting achievement.
- Assisting teachers to prepare the classroom and prepare learning materials including safety checks
on equipment.
- Monitor and organise departmental stocks and supplies.
- Maintain the tidiness of teaching areas
- Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
- To be responsible for the distribution and collection of work/resources and returning to the
appropriate teacher/department.
- To contribute to the management of student behaviour within established policies and procedures.
- To undertake training and attend CPD days in accordance with contractual requirements.
Organisational Responsibilities
Support for pupils, teachers and the curriculum
- Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
- Provide technical support to the classroom teacher as directed
- Participate in the running of after school clubs
- Act as a first aider (with appropriate training)
Support for the school
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and
data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
- Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety
requirements at all times.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn
and develop;
- Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school;
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals;
- Attend relevant meetings as required;
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required;
- Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour
and practices that could be discriminatory.
Please contact
[email protected] for Application form
Entry requirements
Maths and English - Grade 4/C or Above.
Ability to communicate, verbally and in written
form, with children, parents, carers and
colleagues
Ability to work as part of a team.
Enjoys working with young children
Is patient
Training to be provided
Things to consider
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
Level 3 Advanced Teaching Assistant Qualification
Belmont, Durham, Durham, DH1 2QP
