Apprentice Teaching Assistant Key Stage 1 - J3497

SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Apprenticeship Company Limited is inviting applications for a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support pupils in a Catholic primary school in Liverpool. You will earn while you learn, with support from experienced staff and opportunities to participate in all aspects of school life.

Training is delivered through REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, and exceptional performers may progress to a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4–9 (A* to C).
• Essential communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support KS1 learners (Reception to Year 2) under teacher guidance.
• Promote safeguarding, online safety and inclusive practices.
• Liaise with teachers, SENDCo, parents, and external staff to support learning.
• Assist with planning, assessment and recording of learner progress.
• Develop a stimulating learning environment with appropriate resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Initiative

Motivation

Commitment

Common Sense

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Honesty & Integrity

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

We are recruiting a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join a warm and welcoming Catholic primary school, supporting pupils in either reception, Year 1 or Year 2.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn. You’ll be fully supported by experienced staff and involved in all aspects of school life.

About the Employer

As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

What You’ll Do

Duties will include:

• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment
• Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality
• Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
• Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
• Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals
• Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners
• Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy
• Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures
• Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals
• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
• Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners
• Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs

Training Outcome

Potential full-time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Motivation
• Commitment
• Common Sense
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic
• Honesty & Integrity

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 to 9 (A* to C)
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 to 9 (A* to C)

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive (actual hours to be agreed by the school). Term-time only.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED