Job Description

Blacklane school is a community school with wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. Their vision is:

Ensure every child feels valued and motivated to succeed in a secure and stimulating environment where all children feel Healthy, Happy and Safe. Have high expectations of every child, providing a wide range of enriching learning experiences that encourage and support children to reach their full potential.
This is reflected in their school moto: "Aiming high, achieving your best"

As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom. Working within the early years setting, this will include play to learn, health and wellbeing and the new curriculum for Wales. As a Wrexham AFC Apprentice, their will also be additional benefits for further training as you will be licensed to deliver Wrexham AFC Programmes in your placement school. You will qualify as a level 3 Teaching Assistant and Level 3 Sport coach through this apprenticeship.

Job roles will include: Working within a primary school full-time as a Teaching Assistant Supporting children in early years Supporting pupils with their numeracy Supporting pupils with their literacy Supporting pupils with their digital skills Supporting creative and play to learn activities 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

Desirable personal qualities

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

Hours per week

30 Hours term time only.

Start Date

2nd September 2025

Qualifications

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

Apprenticeship to be undertaken (Level and course)

Level 2 or 3 NVQ Supporting PE and School Sport NVQ

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From 8.60 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person