This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll be fully supported by experienced staff and become an active part of school life, from classroom learning and safeguarding, to enrichment activities and wider pupil support. If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to make a difference in children’s lives, this could be the perfect first step in your career in education.
We are looking for a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with their teaching team and study towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Duties will include:
- Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment
- Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality
- Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
- Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
- Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals
- Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners
- Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy
- Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures
- Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals
- Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
- Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners
- Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs
Qualifications Required:
GCSE grades 4 to 9 (A* to C) or equivalent in English and Maths
30 hours per week during school term time only.
Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive
There will be no hours worked during school holidays.
£8.00 per hour - Paid pro-rata
Pay: £193.80 per week
Application question(s):
- How will you travel to work on a daily basis?
- What really interests you about this role?
- What was your favourite subject at school?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
