Learning Mentor Apprenticeship at Chowbent Primary School
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Company: INSPIRE - Chowbent Primary School
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Location: Manchester, M46 9FP
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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-2000045185
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 03/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Brief Description
Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their best and looking to start a rewarding career in education? Chowbent Primary School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated team.
Future Prospects
- Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
- This role may also provide progression opportunities into pastoral, safeguarding, inclusion or wider educational support roles
Vacancy Detail
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' wellbeing, behaviour and engagement in learning. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and within small groups to meet their social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Assisting with the delivery of the school's pastoral care and pupil support programmes.
- Helping to develop and implement mentoring, behaviour and intervention plans.
- Identifying pupils who may benefit from additional support and referring concerns to appropriate staff.
- Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records against agreed targets and support plans.
- Providing feedback and reports to teachers and other members of staff as required.
- Building positive relationships with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to support pupil development.
- Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures, ensuring all concerns are reported appropriately.
- Assisting with the coordination and delivery of intervention programmes for vulnerable pupils.
- Supporting pupils who require additional supervision or are following alternative timetables.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential pastoral and safeguarding records.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, good attendance and active participation in learning.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive.
- Attending staff meetings, training sessions and professional development activities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Other Information
Pre-employment Checks: Please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, right-to-work verification and any other checks required in line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.