Flint High School - Design Technology Technician Apprentice
Ap Prentis Cyf · Wales · CH6 5LL
About the role
Workshop Technician / Teaching Assistant Apprentice 🛠️
Are you ready to kickstart an awesome career in education and make a real impact on young minds? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our D+T workshop team as Apprentices! You'll be working full-time with students aged 11-16, helping them bring their creative ideas to life. 💡
What you'll be doing:
- Hands-on Support: Dive into the D+T workshop, assisting students with practical skills from initial design concepts ✏️ all the way through to creating their amazing products. 🚀
- Safety First: Champion safe working practices in the workshop, ensuring all learners understand and follow H+S guidelines and Normal Operating Procedures. 🛡️
- Resource Guardian: Help promote the sustainable use of natural resources. ♻️
- Mentorship Magic: Mentor learners, building their confidence and capabilities as they develop new skills. 💪
- Guidance Guru: Support learners in gathering evidence of their progress and help those who need a little extra boost to complete their tasks. 🌟
- Policy Power: Understand and uphold our safeguarding and behaviour policies, playing a key role in creating a positive learning environment. 💖
- Teacher's Techy Twin: Assist a teacher with various workshop-related tasks, supporting the overall learning experience.
- Professional Persona: Conduct yourself professionally at all times while working for the school. 💯
What your apprenticeship journey looks like:
This isn't just a job; it's a launchpad! You'll get a structured training program including:
- Real-World Experience: Hands-on training in a school/office setting. 🏫
- Skill Up Sessions: Off-the-job training covering crucial areas like safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and effective learning strategies. 📚
- Growth Guaranteed: Regular assessments and feedback to help you shine and hone your skills.
- Extra Boost: Support to enhance your literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. 🗣️
This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in education with clear progression routes upon successful completion of your apprenticeship. 📈
We're looking for you if you have:
- A genuine passion for working in an educational setting. ❤️
- A strong desire to learn and embrace professional training. 🧠
- The commitment to see your apprenticeship through and earn your qualification. ✅
- Great communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. 🤝
- A professional, responsible, and positive approach to working with young people. 😊
- Full dedication to our school's safeguarding and conduct policies. 🛡️
Key responsibilities
- Promote sustainable use of natural resources.
- Ensure safe working practices and adherence to H+S guidelines by learners.
- Support learners in developing practical skills and creating products.
- Mentor learners, building confidence and providing extra support.
- Support a teacher in various roles within the workshop.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (GCSE Grade A-C)