Apprenticeship Vacancies
Black Lane School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Job Description
Location: Black Lane School, Pentre Broughton, Wrexham, LL11 6BT
Subject: Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Hours: 30
Contract: Full Time - Term Time
Salary: £8.60p.h
As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
Duties include:
- Support learners with their language and literacy skills
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
- Supporting pupils with their numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
- Support children in the various areas within the class
- Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
- Promote the welsh culture
- Working with children aged on Early Years & KS1.
- Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
- Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst working in schools
- Support with afterschool provision which includes sports activities
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 show professionalism at all times
- Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Desirable Criteria:
- Any previous experience working with children
- Any previous experience with special educational needs (SEN)
- 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
- 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.