Apprenticeship Vacancies
Ysgol Gynradd Waldo Williams Primary School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Job Description
The school caters for children aged from 3 to 11 years. The school is a friendly community, which provides a safe, secure and happy environment for our children.
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:
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 behavior policy and their role within these policies
Working with children aged 4 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 Criteria:
- Any previous experience working with children
- Any previous experience with additional learning needs (ALN)
- Strong English & Mathematics
- Communicational skills relevant to both children and adults
- Competent skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT
- Ability to self-manage and organize own time
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