Ysgol Hafod Lon – Teaching Assistant Apprentice

About the role

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Level 2/3 🍎📚

Ready to kickstart your career in education? ✨ This Apprenticeship is your golden ticket to gaining hands-on experience in a vibrant school setting while earning a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning. You'll be part of a supportive team, working directly with teachers and staff to boost pupils' learning, wellbeing, and overall development. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Jumping into classroom activities and helping teachers rock their lessons. 🧑‍🏫
• Working with students one-on-one and in small groups, including those who need extra support (ALN). 🤝
• Getting creative with preparing learning resources and keeping the classroom buzzing with energy. 🎨
• Boosting literacy, numeracy, and communication skills – essential life stuff! 🗣️➕
• Being a key player during break times, fun extracurriculars, and exciting school trips. 🎉🚌
• Assisting pupils with personal care needs (like toileting, feeding, and moving around) under guidance. 🤗
• Getting clued up on and following important school policies – think safeguarding, privacy, and keeping things orderly. 🤫
• Building awesome professional connections with teachers, staff, and of course, the students! 😎

Who we're looking for:

If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and keen to build your professional skills while working towards a fantastic qualification, this is the role for you! 💪

Key responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Working with individuals and small groups, including pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Helping to prepare learning materials and maintain a stimulating classroom environment.
• Helping pupils with personal care needs (e.g. toileting, feeding and mobility) under supervision.
• Taking part in break times, extracurricular activities and school trips.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (GCSE Grade A-C)

Skills