Teaching Assistant Apprentice

To work under the direction of the teacher to raise pupil attainment and maintenance of a well-ordered environment. You will work closely with children to enable them to access a full and rich curriculum within which they can make progress.  

Your work will include: 

• Implementing strategies to support pupils such as giving further explanations, adapting work, prompting or encouraging concentration and participation


• Assisting with the assessment and recording of pupil progress


• Delivering planned activities to a small group or individual pupils 


• Organising materials and resources for lessons 


• Promoting inclusive education and integration and helping in the development of relationships by encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils 


• Supporting the class teacher in managing behaviour and promoting good behaviour around the school 


• Liaising with the class teacher about individual children’s learning 


• Undertaking playground duties as part of a rota 


• Attending training and meetings 


• Complying with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and reporting concerns to an appropriate person 


• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the class teacher or Head teacher 

We are looking for people:

• Who are caring, enthusiastic and innovative


• Who have an ability to foster excellent working relationships with children and adults


• Who understand how to support children with specific needs


• who can support a child’s learning, behaviour, social inclusion as well as their social and emotional development


• Who are good team players and able to work well as part of a supportive staff