Ysgol Plas Brondyffryn - Teaching Assistant Apprentice

About the role

🚀 Apprenticeship Opportunity: Supporting Teaching & Learning 🚀

Ready to kickstart your career in education? This apprenticeship is your chance to get hands-on experience in a school setting while earning a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning. You'll be a vital part of our team, working alongside teachers and staff to boost pupils' learning, well-being, and development. 📚✨

What you'll be doing:

• Helping out with classroom activities and making learning fun. 🎨
• Working with students one-on-one or in small groups, including those who need extra support. 🤝
• Getting learning materials ready and keeping the classroom a cool place to be. ✂️
• Inspiring kids to get better at reading, numbers, and talking. 🗣️➕
• Chilling with students during breaks, after-school clubs, and on exciting school trips. 🚌
• Assisting with personal care tasks under guidance – think toileting, eating, and getting around. 🧼
• Learning and following key school rules like keeping everyone safe, staying confidential, and managing behaviour. ✅
• Building awesome relationships with teachers, staff, and the amazing students. 🧑‍🏫👩‍🎓

Your Training Adventure:

• On-the-job: Learn by doing, right here in our school. 💯
• Off-the-job: Attend sessions on keeping kids safe, behaviour management, child development, and learning hacks. 🧠
• Feedback & Growth: Regular check-ins to track your progress and help you smash your goals. 📈
• Skill Boost: Extra support to level up your literacy, numeracy, and communication skills. 🗣️

This is a fantastic way to build a career in education, with real chances to grow and progress after you've completed your apprenticeship. 🌱🌟

Key responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups, including those with additional learning needs.
• Assist in the preparation of learning materials and maintaining an engaging classroom environment.
• Provide support during break times, extra-curricular activities, and school trips.
• Learn about and apply key school policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality and behaviour management.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (GCSE Grade A-C)

Skills