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Apprentice Teaching Assistant - KS2 at Newtown Primary School

Cumbria Education Trust

Carlisle

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GBP 18,000 - 24,000

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Job summary

A leading educational organization in Carlisle is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support student learning and development. The role emphasizes encouraging positive behavior, building relationships, and providing valuable feedback. With robust career progression pathways, this position is ideal for dedicated individuals looking to grow within the education sector.

Benefits

Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working

Excellent career development and CPD opportunities

Nationally recognized qualification in teaching and learning

Qualifications

Passion for promoting self-belief and inclusion.
Ability to create a safe and nurturing educational environment.

Responsibilities

Promote independence and resilience among pupils.
Provide feedback to students regarding learning progress.
Liaise sensitively with parents and carers.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Positive attitude

Role model

About This Role

Hours of work: 35.69 per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday (including one day college release, day to be confirmed)
Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid weeks of 44.6 per academic year
FTC term: 18 months

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, Newtown Primary School is led with shared vision, honesty, and purpose. CET is a growing multi-academy trust based in Cumbria, committed to creating outstanding, innovative, and inspiring learning environments for our schools and communities.

Want to know more about our happy and thriving school? Visit our "Careers page".

What You Will Be Doing

Promoting independence and resilience in pupils and engaging them in their learning.
Praising and rewarding students for their efforts and achievements.
Providing feedback to children regarding their learning progress and achievements.
Promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with policy, and encouraging students to make the right choices.
Attending to students’ personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, first aid, and welfare matters.
Establishing excellent relationships with students based on respect, communication, and consistent application of standards and expectations.
Acting as a role model.
Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Support and Plans.
Encouraging students to interact and work cooperatively with others.
Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom.
Working with the teacher to achieve lesson goals for all students.
Providing objective feedback and reports to the teacher on student achievements and progress.
Providing feedback to students on their progress and next steps in learning.
Liaising sensitively and effectively with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information as agreed, and participating in feedback sessions/meetings.

The ideal candidate

Will be enthusiastic and highly motivated.
Will promote self-belief, inclusion, and help create a positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe.
Will be a good role model.
Will be polite, courteous, and demonstrate a "can-do" attitude.

In Return We Can Offer

A people-first approach, making you feel part of our community.
Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working across our Multi-Academy Trust.
Excellent career development and CPD opportunities.
A nationally recognized qualification in teaching and learning.

Career progression after this apprenticeship

Provides a foundation for potential progression into roles such as Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher, and Teacher, alongside ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant.

If you have the qualities we seek, along with passion and aspirations to contribute to our school and Trust, please click "Apply".

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required. Do not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. Online searches will be conducted on successful candidates.