Teaching Assistant Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Park Primary School in Bristol is offering a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) to support children in EYFS and KS1, working with experienced teachers to create an inclusive learning environment.

You’ll assist with planning activities, support individuals and groups, promote literacy and numeracy, and undertake apprenticeship coursework with regular training at SG&SC College. 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with time for college, duration 1 year 9 months.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with young children.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Applicants will be required to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Assisting individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Helping to promote children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Supporting the development of early literacy, numeracy, communication, and language skills.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of learning resources, and displays.
• Observing and recording children's progress and sharing observations with teachers and key staff.
• Helping to meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with additional learning needs.
• Supervising children during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits, and other school activities as required.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and the welfare of all children in accordance with school policies.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.
• Participating in training, professional development, and apprenticeship coursework to develop knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to the school's values at all times.

Skills

genuine interest in working with young

enthusiasm and patience

communication and interpersonal skills

willingness to learn

teamwork

safeguarding commitment

Job description

Support children 1:1, in groups, or across the whole class in schools and nurseries.

As a TA, you’ll inspire learners of all abilities while supporting the teacher with tasks like preparing the classroom.

You may also specialise in helping pupils with SEN or additional needs.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday with a day release to college, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
30 hours a week

Friday 16 October

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities
• Assisting individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals
• Helping to promote children's social, emotional, and educational development
• Supporting the development of early literacy, numeracy, communication, and language skills
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
• Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of learning resources, and displays
• Observing and recording children's progress and sharing observations with teachers and key staff
• Helping to meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with additional learning needs
• Supervising children during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits, and other school activities as required
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and the welfare of all children in accordance with school policies
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers
• Participating in training, professional development, and apprenticeship coursework to develop knowledge and skills
• Demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to the school's values at all times

Where you’ll work

Elm Park Primary School
Nicholls Lane
Bristol
BS361NF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

• A genuine interest in working with young children
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a positive attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Applicants will be required to pass an enhanced background check (DBS)

About this company

We are a single form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of Bristol.

After this apprenticeship

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.