Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

About the role

🚀 Wanna kickstart a career helping kids shine? ✨ We're on the hunt for a super enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our awesome school crew! If you're all about making a difference and love seeing young minds grow, this is your vibe. 🍎

You'll be working alongside teachers and our amazing support team, empowering pupils to nail their lessons, build serious confidence, and absolutely smash their potential in a welcoming and safe space. 💯

What You'll Be Doing:

• Boosting Learning: Get ready to be a legend in the classroom, helping *all* pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), get stuck into lessons and make real progress. 📚
• Helping out individual students and small groups to get the most out of their learning.
• Getting involved with SEND support tactics and intervention sessions.
• Inspiring independence, boosting confidence, and fostering brilliant behaviour.
• Keeping an eye on progress and sharing insights with teachers and the SENDCo. 📊
• Lunchtime Lifesaver: Help make lunchtime a totally positive and safe zone for everyone. 🥪
• Keeping an eye on pupils during lunch and break times.
• Encouraging epic social skills and fun, constructive play.
• Looking out for pupil wellbeing and flagging any concerns.
• Helping out with little bumps or sniffles if needed. 🩹
• Caring & Keeping Safe: You'll be a key player in nurturing pupil wellbeing and keeping our school environment secure. 💖
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional journeys.
• Championing safeguarding, health & safety, and pupil welfare 24/7.
• Being a total pro when working with staff, parents, and carers.
• Showing up for training, meetings, and other opportunities to level up your skills. 🎓

Key responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups to access learning.
• Assisting with SEND support strategies and intervention activities.
• Monitoring progress and sharing feedback with teachers and the SENDCo.
• Supervising pupils during lunch and playtimes.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil welfare at all times.

Entry requirements

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