Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About the role

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant 🌟

Ready to make a real impact? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Learning Support Assistants! You'll be working directly with teachers to help students shine, both in and out of the classroom. ✨ If you're passionate about education and want a role where you can support young people's growth and learning, this is the gig for you! 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting Students: 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Be a friendly face and a helping hand for students, assisting with their personal care needs, social development, health, and overall welfare. You'll be key in ensuring everyone feels safe, included, and has access to awesome learning opportunities. You'll also encourage independence and collaboration amongst students, helping them engage fully in activities led by the teacher.
• Supporting Teachers: 👩‍🏫 Get involved in classroom prep, tidying up, and making sure student work is displayed beautifully. You'll be a vital link, observing and reporting on student progress and behaviour to the teacher. Plus, you'll help with essential tasks like record-keeping, parent communication, and clerical duties. 📚
• Supporting Learning & Resources: 💡 Help students understand instructions and engage with their lessons. You'll get hands-on with preparing and maintaining classroom resources and equipment, ensuring everything is ready and safe for use. You'll also help students get comfortable with basic ICT and ensure all supplies are stored securely. 💻🔧

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to support young learners. 😊
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships. 🗣️
• Reliability and a proactive approach to tasks. ✅
• An understanding of the importance of pupil safety and well-being. ❤️

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a supportive educational environment and contribute to the success of our students! 🎓

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils in accessing learning activities and attending to their personal needs.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom preparation, management, and supervision.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize routine equipment and educational resources.
• Undertake basic administrative and record-keeping tasks as directed.
• Report on pupil progress, achievements, and any difficulties to the teacher.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 9-4), Maths (grade 9-4))