Vacancies
Teaching Assistant Apprentice Early Years
Job Description
Gwenfro is a happy, caring and successful school. Our children are enthusiastic, motivated to achieve and are at the heart of every decision we make. We want to ensure that they are happy, confident, independent learners.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school.
We pride ourselves on the high standards of teaching and learning, and the progress that our pupils make. We do our very best to provide children with quality teaching and learning opportunities. They deserve the very best and it is our job to provide them with this.
Duties include:
As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will support teachers and help children within the Nursery department at Gwenfro Community Primary School.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for the Pupils
- Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Support for the Teachers
- Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
- Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
- Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
- Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc.
Support for the School
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
Essential Criteria:
- Experience working with children or young people (in a school, nursery, club, or similar setting).
- Understanding of child development and learning.
- Basic knowledge of the school curriculum (EYFS, KS1, KS2, etc., depending on the role).
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow teacher instructions and work independently.
- A genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
- Commitment to inclusion and equality.
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.