Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About the role

🚀 Kickstart Your Career in Education with an Apprenticeship! 🍎

Are you a driven and compassionate individual ready to make a real impact? ✨ Join our supportive school team and gain a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification while embarking on an exciting journey in education! 📚

You'll be instrumental in cultivating a positive learning atmosphere where every student thrives and reaches their full potential. 🌟 Work hand-in-hand with experienced educators and support staff, assisting pupils both in and out of the classroom. This role is all about growing your own skills and knowledge through hands-on training and dedicated college study. 🎓

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

• Pupil Power-Up: Provide one-on-one and small group support to boost pupil engagement in learning activities. 💪
• Lesson Launchpad: Collaborate with teachers to help deliver engaging lessons and exciting classroom activities. 💡
• Resource Rockstar: Prepare and organise learning materials and classroom essentials. ✂️✏️
• Skill Builder: Champion the development of literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. 🗣️
• Positive Vibes Only: Foster positive behaviour and an inclusive learning space for everyone. 🤗
• Extra Support, Big Impact: Offer tailored assistance to pupils facing learning, emotional, or behavioural challenges. ❤️
• Confidence & Independence Coach: Help children build self-assurance, independence, and social connections. 🌱
• School Life Ambassador: Encourage active participation in all aspects of school life and support pupils in achieving their learning objectives. 🏆
• Reading Buddy & Activity Assistant: Listen to children read, aid with educational activities, and contribute to a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and supported. 💖

Apprentice Life - Beyond the Classroom:

As an apprentice, you'll also be a vital part of the school's daily operations, gaining diverse experience across a range of activities. 🏫

Key Duties Might Include:

• Activity Supervisor: Oversee pupils during various activities, school events, and exciting educational visits. 🚌
• Admin Ace: Handle essential administrative tasks like photocopying, filing, and resource preparation. 📑
• Team Player: Support different classes and year groups as needed. 🤸
• Event Orchestrator: Assist in organising memorable school activities and events. 🎉
• Lunchtime Legend: Provide supervision during lunch breaks (subject to additional hours agreement). 🍎

Ready to dive in? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 🌈

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups
• Assist teachers with the delivery of lessons and classroom activities
• Prepare and organise learning resources and classroom materials
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote an inclusive learning environment
• Supervise pupils during activities, school events and educational visits

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent), Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent))