Apprentice Educational Support Assistant

The Mast Academy Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mast Academy Trust is offering a Level 3 apprenticeship opportunity in education, designed for individuals who are kind, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting groups of pupils and collaborating with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and build confidence in an inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates will be reliable, hardworking, and capable of communicating effectively with children, including engaging them in

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Comfortable working as part of a team and taking guidance from staff.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support groups of children with a range of needs to access learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and develop confidence.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Willingness to learn

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

This is an excellent opportunityfor anyone looking to begin a career in education, gaining valuable experiencewhile working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

You will support groups ofchildren with a range of needs, working closely with teaching staff to helppupils access learning and develop confidence in a supportive and inclusiveenvironment.

We are looking for individualswho:

• Are kind, patient and enthusiastic about workingwith children
• Are reliable, hardworking and able to work aspart of a team
• Have strong communication skills, including theability to engage children in conversation
• Show initiative, enthusiasm and a willingness tolearn
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children