Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Birley Primary Academy
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Company: The Birley Academy
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Location: Sheffield, S12 3AB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000034765
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 37 hours per week, Term-time only.
Brief Description
You will work with children as part of a team under the overall direction of the Headteacher and to assist the class teacher in maximising the participation of pupils in the social and academic processes of the school.
Training to be Provided
Online and remote learning, no classroom or day release.
Future Prospects
Full time employment opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
- Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups by using effective communication and understanding the value of treating all individuals fairly.
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom.
- Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development.
- To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment, and following policies & procedures at all times.
- Help with classroom resources and records by maintaining confidentiality of information at all times and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required.
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
- Support the school curriculum including literacy and numeracy activities by using strategies and techniques for promoting learning.
- Provide support for learning activities within the teaching and learning programme, monitoring the effectiveness of activities in promoting pupils’ learning and modifying these where necessary.
- Support pupils to use ICT materials and resources effectively to advance their learning.
Other Information
(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. You may be required to complete an application form as part of the school's safer recruitment process Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.