Job Description

As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.

Job roles will include:

Working within a primary school full time as a Teaching Assistant Supporting pupils with their numeracy Supporting pupils with their literacy Supporting pupils with their ICT skills Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) Be involved in displays and preparing resources Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies Working with children aged 3 to 11 years Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
Essential Criteria:

An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant A passion for working with children Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff Any previous experience working with children Any previous experience with special educational needs (SEN) Strong English & Mathematics Communicational skills relevant to both children and adults Competent skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT Ability to self-manage and organise own time
Personal qualities

Reliable Smart appearance Professional attitude A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required Ambitious and hard working Desire to be a positive role model to young people
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a

structured training programme

that includes:

On-the-job training - gaining practical experience within a school setting.*

Off-the-job training - attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.*

Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.*

Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.*

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with

progression opportunities

available upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements & Expectations

A

strong interest in working in an educational setting.*
A

willingness to learn and undertake professional training.*
A commitment to

completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.*
Good

communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.*
A

professional and responsible approach to working with children.*
Full adherence to

school safeguarding and conduct policies.*

Working Hours:

30 hours per week for term time only

Qualification required

Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Apprenticeship to be undertaken (Level and course)

Level 2 or 3 NVQ Supporting, Teaching and Learning

Salary

Apprenticeship Wage of 8.60 rising to NMW after 12 months

Fel cynorthwyydd addysgu byddech yn cefnogi athrawon ac yn helpu plant gyda'u datblygiad addysgol a chymdeithasol, i mewn ac allan o'r ystafell ddosbarth.

Bydd rolau swydd yn cynnwys:

Gweithio o fewn ysgol gynradd yn llawn amser fel Cynorthwyydd Addysgu

Cefnogi disgyblion gyda'u rhifedd

Cefnogi disgyblion gyda'u llythrennedd

Cefnogi disgyblion gyda'u sgiliau TGCh

Cefnogi disgyblion ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol (ALN)

Cymryd rhan mewn arddangosfeydd a pharatoi adnoddau

Helpu plant sydd angen cymorth ychwanegol i gwblhau tasgau

Deall y polisi diogelu ac ymddygiad a'u rol o fewn y polisiau hyn

Gweithio gyda phlant 3 i 11 oed

Cefnogi athro mewn rolau amrywiol yn yr ystafell ddosbarth

Y gallu i ymddwyn mewn modd proffesiynol bob amser

Meini Prawf Hanfodol:

Awydd i ddysgu mwy am ddod yn Gynorthwyydd Addysgu

Angerdd dros weithio gyda phlant

Meddu ar rinweddau perthnasol gan gynnwys amynedd a chyfathrebu

Y gallu i wrando a dysgu gan staff mwy profiadol

Unrhyw brofiad blaenorol o weithio gyda phlant

Unrhyw brofiad blaenorol gydag anghenion addysgol arbennig (SEN)

Saesneg a Mathemateg Cryf

Sgiliau cyfathrebu sy'n berthnasol i blant ac oedolion

Sgiliau cymwys mewn rhifedd, llythrennedd a TGCh

Gallu i hunanreoli a threfnu amser ei hun

Rhinweddau personol

Dibynadwy

Ymddangosiad craff

Agwedd broffesiynol

Bydd angen lefel o aeddfedrwydd gyda gweithio mewn amgylchedd ysgol

Uchelgeisiol a gweithgar

Awydd i fod yn fodel rol cadarnhaol i bobl ifanc

Oriau Gwaith:

30 awr yr wythnos ar gyfer amser tymor yn unig

Cymhwyster gofynnol

Isafswm TGAU A*-C (neu gyfwerth) mewn Saesneg a Mathemateg

Prentisiaeth i'w chyflawni (Lefel a chwrs)

Lefel 2 neu 3 NVQ Cefnogi, Addysgu a Dysgu

Cyflog

Cyflog Prentisiaeth o 8.60 yn codi i NMW ar ol 12 mis

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 8.60 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Holywell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Expected start date: 01/09/2025