Teaching Assistant Key Stage 1 Apprentice J3472

The South West Apprenticeship Company; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 8,899 - 11,020; Full time

Job summary

The South West Apprenticeship Company is recruiting a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Liverpool. This is a wonderful chance to earn while you learn, gaining support from experienced staff while engaging with all aspects of school life.

Your duties will include implementing safeguarding policies, contributing to a positive school ethos, and providing support for learners' emotional and social needs. Successful candidates will work 32.5 hours per week during term time only, earning £8.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades 4 to 9 (C to A*) in Maths & English is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school.
• Implement safeguarding policies and safe practice.
• Work in partnership with staff and parents/carers.
• Reflect on own practice and identify development opportunities.
• Understand learners' specific needs and provide support.
• Establish positive relationships and promote good behaviours.
• Support learners' wellbeing and personal care.
• Deliver individual and small group teaching.
• Support assessment and planning with the teacher.
• Contribute to a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Support or lead enrichment activities.

Education

GCSE Grades 4 to 9 (C to A*) in Maths & English

Job description

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, working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll be fully supported by experienced staff and involved in all aspects of school life—from learning support and safeguarding to enrichment activities and classroom engagement.

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

Qualifications required:

GCSE Grades 4 to 9 (C to A*) in Maths & English

32.5 hours per week during school term time only. Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive

£8.00 per hour paid pro-rata – £6.46 per hour