Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Stroud; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashes Green Primary School in Stroud is seeking a child‑centred apprentice to support pupils in and out of lessons. You will help children access the curriculum and provide wellbeing support, including lunchtime OPAL activities with a friendly, dedicated team.

The apprenticeship includes regular college training with at least 20% of hours spent studying. Training provider: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. 30 hours per week, 8:45am–3:15pm, 1 year 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience inspiring children and supporting diverse learning needs.
• Willingness to work within school safeguarding guidelines and policies.
• Commitment to completing training with regular study hours.

Responsibilities

• Support children in accessing the curriculum across subjects.
• Provide wellbeing support and manage lunchtime OPAL activities.
• Collaborate with staff to create a caring learning environment.

Skills

Creative

Initiative

Non‑judgemental

Education

Teaching assistant level 3

Maths and English grade 4 or above

Job description

Cashes Green Primary School in Stroud are looking for a child centred, caring person to support their children in school. This will involve ensuring they access the curriculum and providing wellbeing support as well as working at lunchtimes as part of their OPAL provision.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8.45 am until 3.15pm. Half an hour unpaid lunch break.
30 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

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

• The successful candidate would work as part of our committed team of staff within a busy and productive learning environment. The role would involve supporting children in accessing all aspects of school life from informal play to structured taught sessions.
• The apprentice would experience supporting children with their learning across all subjects and aspects of their life in school.
• They would also be part of our OPAL team at lunchtimes, supporting children in their play.

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

• Maths and English (grade 4 (C) or above)

Skills

• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental

Other requirements

Cashes Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and references. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We will require 2 references - not to be friends.