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Alun School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Job Description
Alun School is a co-educational comprehensive situated in the county town of Mold, Flintshire. The school roll is comprised of 250 students in each of the Years 7 to 11, together with almost 350 students in the sixth form. Alun School has an enviable record of academic success achieved with a fully comprehensive intake. The school provides a high standard of facilities, including a sports centre with swimming pool, large playing fields and all-weather pitch, excellent expressive arts studios, modern design technology workshops and extensive ICT facilities, as well as a well-resourced school library.
Duties include:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both inside and outside the classroom. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all students feel supported, engaged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working full-time within a secondary school setting as a Teaching Assistant
- Supporting pupils with numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
- Assisting children who need extra support to complete tasks
- Contributing to classroom displays and preparation of learning resources
- Working alongside teachers to support delivery of lessons
- Supporting children both in and out of the classroom
- Upholding the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies
- Working with students aged 11 to 16 in a professional and respectful manner
Essential Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
- A genuine eagerness to learn more about the role of a Teaching Assistant
- A strong passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Key personal qualities, including patience, empathy, and effective communication
- A professional attitude and the ability to maintain high standards at all times
- Willingness to listen, take guidance, and learn from experienced colleagues
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working with children or young people
- Strong skills in English and Mathematics
- Effective communication skills, suitable for both children and adults
- Competence in numeracy, literacy, and ICT
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time effectively
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Smart, professional appearance
- A mature and responsible attitude suitable for working in a school environment
- Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to develop professionally
- A strong desire to act as a positive role model for 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