Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Ayresome Primary School are looking for a dedicated and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification whilst obtaining valuable classroom experience.

Candidates will have to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people including children and will also demonstrate good IT skills and have the ability to work as part of a team

Working week

Monday to Friday - Term time only.

Daily hours to be confirmed.

35 hours per week total.

Wage

8.00 per hour (National Apprenticeship Wage)

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months of being on programme.

Duties and Responsibilities Purpose of the role
Within a clear set of guidelines and instructions as directed by senior staff support teaching and learning
by working with individuals and/or small groups of pupils.

Responsibilities
To support the teaching and learning to individuals and/or groups of pupils in the learningenvironment.
Working within a set of clear guidelines and instructions and under the direct supervision of a teacher:
Assisting in the preparation of work and other activities for pupils in accordance with objectivesset by teaching staff.
Support planned learning activities and teaching programmes as defined by the teacher.
Assist in the evaluation of learning activities with teaching staff.
Working with individual pupils and/or groups of pupils on targets and assisting pupils to meetlearning objectives.
Provide general feedback to pupils in relation to progress under the guidance of a teacher
Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of theteacher
Support pupils in emotional and social well-being reporting problems to the teacher asappropriate
Support independent learning and the inclusion of allpupils.
Support pupils using IT in their learning activities.
Clear up materials used in the learning environment ensuring that they are available for use as
directed by the teacher including photocopying filing and assisting in the presentation anddisplay of the pupils work
Support pupils in their social emotional and personal development

The postholder may also;
Record basic pupil data under the direction of the teacher
Support childrens learning through play
Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
Assist pupils with eating dressing and hygiene as required while encouraging independence
Work with individual pupils with special educational needs
Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language

Key Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrate good IT skills
  
• Demonstrate good organisation skills Have the ability to work as part of a team
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
• Ability to communicate with a range of people
  including children
  
  

Education and Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in English and maths at grade4/ (Grade C) or above (A)
Willingness to achieve a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

About the employer

At Ayresome Primary School we have an inclusive vision which enables all of our community to achieve enjoy and know success. Our values and school ethos mean we work together with our pupils governors staff and families to ensure that children in our school reach their full potential. Due to an increase in pupil numbers we now require a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This post is to commence on 1stSeptember 2026.

Experience:

Junior IC