teaching assistants

Realise; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

On-the-job training

Job summary

Hardwick Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistants to support children across Years 1–6. You will work with pupils with SEND, provide one-to-one support, and help prepare classrooms for lessons. The apprenticeship confirms a 52‑week programme with off-the-job training during half-term breaks.

Working week is Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4+ are required; candidates should be patient, kind,

Qualifications

• GCSE level 4+ in Maths and English is required.
• Personal qualities include reliability, teamwork and a willingness to learn.
• Apprenticeship will provide full training towards Teaching Assistant Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classrooms with learners aged 5–11 (year groups 1–6).
• Work one-to-one with children who may have SEND.
• Prepare classrooms and materials for lessons.
• Attend staff training sessions and inset days.
• Work as part of a professional school team.
• Contribute to your own development through the apprenticeship program.

Skills

Patient

Kind

Enthusiastic

Punctual

Reliable

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4+)

Job description

Hardwick Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of a supportive community, where children feel happy, confident and valued. They are looking for enthusiastic and committed teaching assistants who have the knowledge, skills and drive required to make a difference to the lives of children in our community, including within Early Years. As their Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will;

• Work as part of a professional team
• Would be working in year groups of 1-6.
• Work with Children who may have Special Educational Needs
• Work on a one-to-one basis with children
• Prepare classroom's for lessons
• Attend staff training sessions
• Attend inset days

The successful candidates will enjoy:

• rewarding children to work with;
• working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team;
• outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building;
• a commitment to your professional development.

The school is term time only. An apprenticeship is a 52 week programme therefore you must be prepared to undertake off the job training during the half term breaks.

Working Week Monday to Friday - 32.5 Hours per week 8.30AM-3.30PM

• GCSE level 4 and above in Maths and English
• Personal Qualities
• Patient
• Kind
• Enthusiastic
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Skills Required
• To be motivated
• To have a desire to work with and develop children's education
• To be conscientious
• To have a willingness to work as part of a team
• Training to be Provided

You will be working towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standardli>
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required