Job Description

An exciting opportunity to become a Teaching Assistant Apprentice with St Luke's School!

Key Purpose of Job:

Working under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff, support access to learning for students and provide general support to the teacher in the management of the students and the classroom.


Attend to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs; working with small groups or one to one.


Under the direction of teaching/senior staff, provide support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can access learning and make outstanding progress.


Support to provide a nurturing environment that helps children develop as learners.


Help to establish and maintain positive behaviour strategies.

Key Duties and Accountabilities:

Under the direction of teaching/senior staff, provide support for students, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning.


Attend to the pupil's personal needs, and support the implementation of related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.


Take an active role in lessons, working within planned learning activities and supporting the class teacher as directed.


Implement agreed range of activities with individuals/groups of children as directed by teaching/senior staff.


Assist the teacher in the whole observation, assessment and planning cycle.


Support the management and preparation of resources to support an enabling learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.


Awareness of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting these to the teacher and SENDCo as agreed.


Invigilate/administer and provide access arrangement support for routine tests/exams.


Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, etc. where necessary.


Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers and where appropriate participate in feedback sessions with parents alongside the teacher, reporting on progress and achievements

Working Environment & Conditions of the post:

A School environment which will include both indoor and outdoor learning environments, as well as a normal office environment.


In support of the Trust's vision and ethos of shared teaching and learning to improve educational outcomes for young people, the post may be required to travel and teach within any school in the Ted Wragg Trust.

Other Duties:

To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job;


To contribute to the effective working of the school;


Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, parents / carers and teachers.


Maintain a presence around the school to ensure that the highest standards of behaviour and site-usage are upheld;


To participate in induction training, staff review processes and professional development opportunities;


All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice;


The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.


Identify personal training needs and participate in training and performance development whenever required.


Actively participate in performance management processes.


Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.



Hours: 38.00 per week



About the employer:


Welcome to St Luke's Science and Sport College, where high aspiration, the drive for excellence and the provision of opportunities for all underpin our ongoing success and achievement. At St Luke's the students, staff, parents and governors work closely together to ensure that all students achieve their very best in their studies and engage fully in wider College life. Our Christian Ethos is an outstanding feature of the College and we are committed to providing the best possible spiritual and pastoral care for the students. Our vertical house system develops a sense of family, building traditional values, ensuring that our students are happy, supported, nurtured and can enjoy College life in an exciting, friendly and purposeful atmosphere. We are proud of the high academic achievements of our students, the progress that all students make in their education and the outstanding teaching that takes place across the College. Our philosophy of 'success for all' is achieved by challenging every student to be the best that they can be. If successful, you would be joining an exceptional College where staff are supported, developed and encouraged to progress professionally within a rewarding educational environment. St Luke's is simply a great place to work!



Requirements and Prospects:



Good numeracy/literacy skills. Good communication, planning and organisational skills Ability to use technology to a basic level








Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence Commitment to ongoing training and development Effective team player


Potential for full-time employment after apprenticeship if applicable.



Training Provided:


You will attend Exeter College one day per month during term-time to work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.



Additional Information:



All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice.


The Trust operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Trust buildings, enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Trust vehicles.


The post-holder will be expected to have an agreed working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, members of other agencies and community members.


The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Trust and School Policies and Procedures.


The post-holder must comply with the Trust's Health and Safety requirements specifically for the school they are working at.


This post is based at St Luke's School but the post holder may be required to move their base to any other location within the Trust upon request.


The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.


To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.


To attend Awards Evenings and Celebration Events.


The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and operate in accordance with the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before an appointment is confirmed.


This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.




Maths and English or equivalent, 4/C or above.