Job Description

Organisation -

Broadgreen Primary

Apprenticeship -

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Hours -

31.25 hours per week 8.45am - 3.30pm (30 minutes lunch break)

Salary -

7.55 - 12.21

Vacancy Overview -

To work in partnership with class teachers to support learning by working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff.

Responsibilities and Tasks -

Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher. Adjust learning activities based on pupils' responses as appropriate to achieve effective learning outcomes. Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour. Provide information to the Teacher for monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress/activities. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher. To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher. Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate. Understand and support pupils with special needs. Support the work of volunteers and other Learning Support staff in the classroom

Knowledge, Skills and Experience -

Completed a common core programme of induction for working with children Working in accordance with relevant occupational standards, knowledge /skills and the agreed local competency framework.

Training Information -

Over the course of 15 - 18 months (dependent upon the level of course an apprentice is being enrolled onto), you will study units such as health & safety in a childcare setting, holistic child development, safeguarding in a childcare setting, child development, communication with children, purposeful play and educational programmes, supporting children with special educational needs, collaborative working in early years childcare, wellbeing principles for children and at higher levels, child protection, data, supporting key life transitions and behaviour management (these modules may differ).


Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will achieve a Level 2 qualification and a TQUK Diploma in Early Years.


We and our employer partners are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, so a DBS check will be required for this role. To make you aware, this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared, and you will be asked about these during the recruitment process.


If you do not hold GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent), these will be delivered alongside the apprenticeship programme.


Our delivery of training is through blended learning. Supported by one of our sector specialist tutors, they will deliver teaching sessions using various methods including face to face teaching, Skype, Facetime, telephone and peer virtual classroom whilst using our interactive multi-sensory teaching resources. Teaching sessions are normally bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the learner's preferred learning style. Additionally, the tutor will provide the support required to ensure the learner enjoys and ultimately successfully achieves their goals and completes their training. We want learners to feel that our team are approachable at any stage of their learning journey.


You will initially take an online assessment that will help us to understand your learning style and needs, then we will tailor your learning experience accordingly. We ensure that you stay on track to complete your programme on time by managing your expectations through our state-of-the-art e-portfolio system. At the end of your programme, your learnt knowledge, skills and behaviours will be assessed by an independent assessor in your end point assessment (EPA).


As part of the apprenticeship, alongside your job role, 20% of your time in work must be dedicated to developing new skills. This can be any time devoted to learning and improving new skills without interruption.