Apprenticeship Vacancies
Gwersyllt CP School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Job Description
At Gwersyllt Community Primary School, no matter what we are doing, we keep our mission statement at the forefront. This is ‘Putting Children First’ and reflects all we do in our school.
Our aim is to provide an environment where your children feel happy, safe and are eager to learn.
As a 1-2-1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a pupil (Year 1) within the classroom and wider school environment, working closely with the Year 1 class teacher and school staff to promote the pupil’s educational, social, emotional and personal development.
Duties include:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including toileting, nappy changing, wiping and maintaining personal hygiene, while respecting the pupil’s dignity and privacy.
- Provide dedicated 1-2-1 support to the pupil throughout the school day, in and outside the classroom.
- Support the pupil to access learning and develop their communication, literacy, numeracy, social and independence skills.
- Work closely with the class teacher and school staff to support the pupil’s learning and wellbeing.
- Follow school policies, including safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety and intimate-care procedures.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and appropriate boundaries at all times.
Essential Criteria:
- A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- An eagerness to learn and develop within the role of a Teaching Assistant.
- Patience, empathy and a calm approach when supporting children with individual needs.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and appropriate boundaries at all times.
- Willingness and ability to undertake personal-care duties, including nappy changing, wiping and supporting the pupil with toileting and hygiene.
- Ability to follow instructions, school policies and individual support plans.
Ability to listen, learn and take guidance from experienced teaching and support staff.
Desirable Criteria:
- Any previous experience working with children
- Any previous experience with special educational needs (SEN)
- Strong Welsh, 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.