To assist in establishing good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
To assist with providing specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
To assist with promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
To assist with encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To assist with promoting self-esteem and independence
To assist with providing feedback to pupils concerning progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
To assist with providing one-to-one support in either a care/special needs capacity for individual pupils, as directed by the teacher
Training:Teaching Assistant Level 3.
This apprenticeship will be in the workplace. Training Outcome:Immediate Progression:
Permanent TA roles - Many apprentices are offered permanent Teaching Assistant positions in their school or elsewhere after completing their apprenticeship
Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - With experience, you can apply for HLTA status, which involves more responsibility and often higher pay
Further Education & Training:
Level 4 or 5 Qualifications - Such as:
Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching and LearningLevel 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
Specialist roles - You may train further in areas such as:
SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Behaviour Support
Pastoral Support
Long-Term Career Options:
Teacher Training - With the appropriate qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, A-levels, and a degree), you could progress to:
Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
Education Management - Over time, with further experience and training, roles like SENCO, Head of Year, or Learning Mentor become possible
Employer Description:Rainford High School opened in 1940 to serve Rainford and the surrounding area. The school has been fortunate to have had a rebuild under the Building Schools for the Future that was opened fully in September 2013. The new building provides an inspiring and modern learning environment for the students and the teachers to focus on learning.
The school site has state of the art facilities for Science, Design and Technology and ICT. The new learning environment for Art, Music and Drama will enable our students to produce work of an even higher standard and produce performances the school can celebrate with its community.
Facilities such as the immersive space and the “show and tell” area allow teaching and learning to be delivered in a creative, engaging and imaginative way. Flexible teaching spaces are allowing the school to develop an engaging and challenging approach towards teaching and learning. The new canteen and extensive quad allow for an exciting new learning environment that all students can benefit from whilst in lessons or on their own time. Rainford High School is a school for the 21st Century.
The school is building on its considerable strengths to become the best school it can possibly be for the young people and the community it serves. Rainford High has a clear ethos of Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps and Everyone Succeeds, this is underpinned by core values of hard work, honesty and respect.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant Apprentice to work in our busy school office to provide routine general reception and administrative support to the school.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a flexible and customer focused approach, work well within a team, have a personable and friendly manner and be sensitive to confidential information.
Connect Academy trust is fully committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An on-line check of publicly available information will be completed to assess the successful candidate’s suitability to work with children.
Duties:
To support the School Administrator in the provision of efficient and effective administrative services.
To manage reception and provide first point of contact for all visitors ensuring the Trust expectations of conduct and service are met.
To maintain accurate administrative, pupil, staff and other school records.
To provide secretarial, typing and general computer/data input/retrieval services.
To provide clerical support such as photocopying, filing and stationery ordering.
To maintain up to date knowledge of all software systems used.
Liaison with parents, pupils and staff to ensure smooth operation of school.
To undertake relevant professional development to enhance personal and whole school improvement.
To attend regular briefing meetings as required for the effectiveness of the role.
To update and maintain the school website as required.
To maintain confidentiality in all matters.
Any other tasks that Head Teacher or Senior School Operations Lead requires post holder to complete.
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
18 months duration
Once a month visits and reviews - onsite.
Training Outcome:If there us a full time role available at the end of the apprenticeship then the learner will be able to apply for this. If not then PACT will work with you to find a full time role. Employer Description:Leigham Primary is part of Connect Academy Trust. Connect is a family of eight large, successful, and happy primary schools. The Trust now educates over 3300 children and 550 staff, in both Plymouth and Torbay. It operates a dynamic, values-based system where each school is a giver and receiver of support.Working Hours :Working Hours
Mon – Fri 8am – 3:30 pm with 30 unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Assist and support nursery teaching staff, other support staff and/or the Head Teacher with the care, welfare and educational needs of nursery children attending mornings and/or afternoon school.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Using acquired skills, support and deliver learning programmes for delegated whole class activities and individual/groups of children
Contribute to the development of work programmes in order to facilitate an imaginative and stimulating nursery curriculum in the classroom, the outside area and on school visits
Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans and to fulfil the needs of your key worker children
Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a pupil
Record pupil information as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained
Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of pupils both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy
Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the pupils' well being
Prepare the school for the arrival of the children each day
Prepare and maintain learning resources and school consumables, ensuring availability for classroom usage. Ensure that the classroom is kept tidy so that the needs of the lesson plans are met in a safe learning environment, which complies with relevant health and safety requirements
Attend to the personal and physical needs of pupils so that their well-being is maintained
Training:
Full induction training including Safeguarding and first aid will be provided
Additional opportunities for on-the job training will be offered as identified and appropriate
Training Outcome:
Employment as a Level 3 Practitioner
Employer Description:We are the only maintained Nursery School in Cheshire East and provide high quality care and education with a dedicated staff team to children aged 2-4 years old. We take pride in our nursery environment, providing fun and motivating activities for children to engage and learn.
Our qualified teachers plan and deliver activities following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. We aim to follow the children's interests and build up the knowledge and skills children need for their next step in education.
We believe that all children have a right to enjoy school regardless of gender, race or ability and work hard to value all individuals. We know children learn best when they feel happy, so we work closely with parents and carers to make sure all children feel safe and confident in our nursery.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
8.00am- 3.45pm
Week days/ term time onlySkills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Strong work ethic,Enthusiastic,Reliability....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. The team: Our women’s justice services support women in the criminal justice system, women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and women who may struggle with mental health issues or drugs and alcohol. We offer a range of help, including emotional and practical support, including one-to-one risk and needs assessments, trauma-informed program sessions, like skills and finding safe accommodation. We support women to cope with difficult circumstances and plan a safer future.
Since delivering specialist services to women who offend for the past 9 years, we have highlighted youth offending as an area of need. The aim is to address need and multiple disadvantages at the earliest opportunity, in order to reduce reoffending and break the cycle of inter-generational offending. Job Role Job Title: Youth Justice Worker Position available: 1 part-time position (22.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £15,160.95 FTE, (£25,268.25 pro rata)Closing date: 15th August 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. Is this you? We are looking for someone dynamic, personal, creative and empathetic to deliver interventions that support and enable youths to make positive changes to their lifestyle.
Experience of holding an active caseload is important along with knowledge of case management systems.
The Role: We have an exciting opportunity available within our new Youth Justice Services.
This role requires the successful candidate to work within a dynamic team to meet the needs of youth females and are known to either the Youth Offending Service or West Midlands Police. The project acknowledges the importance of multi-agency working to deliver trauma-informed, safe, and rehabilitative interventions in order to deter youths from offending. In addition, the support will assist youth in developing key skills to be an active member of society and establish motivation for a prosperous future.
The successful candidate will be based between our head office in West Bromwich and will be required to travel to other sites across the region, such as schools, in order to support our partner agencies and deliver interventions.
Please note, for this role, enhanced police checks will be required. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practices and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointe,d the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
Black Country Women’s Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions. All services are client and needs-led. The team: Our women’s justice services support women in the criminal justice system, women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and women who may struggle with mental health issues or drugs and alcohol. We offer a range of help, including emotional and practical support, including one-to-one risk and needs assessments, trauma-informed program sessions, like skills and finding safe accommodation. We support women to cope with difficult circumstances and plan a safer future.
Since delivering specialist services to women who offend for the past 9 years, we have highlighted youth offending as an area of need. The aim is to address need and multiple disadvantages at the earliest opportunity, in order to reduce reoffending and break the cycle of inter-generational offending. Job Role Job Title: Youth Justice Worker Position available: 1 part-time position (22.5 hours), based across the Black CountrySalary: £15,160.95 FTE, (£25,268.25 pro rata)Closing date: 15th August 2025All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams. Is this you? We are looking for someone dynamic, personal, creative and empathetic to deliver interventions that support and enable youths to make positive changes to their lifestyle.
Experience of holding an active caseload is important along with knowledge of case management systems.
The Role: We have an exciting opportunity available within our new Youth Justice Services.
This role requires the successful candidate to work within a dynamic team to meet the needs of youth females and are known to either the Youth Offending Service or West Midlands Police. The project acknowledges the importance of multi-agency working to deliver trauma-informed, safe, and rehabilitative interventions in order to deter youths from offending. In addition, the support will assist youth in developing key skills to be an active member of society and establish motivation for a prosperous future.
The successful candidate will be based between our head office in West Bromwich and will be required to travel to other sites across the region, such as schools, in order to support our partner agencies and deliver interventions.
Please note, for this role, enhanced police checks will be required. If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking, with lots of ambition, we would love to hear from you. To be considered for this position, click 'apply' and you will be emailed a link to an application form, job description, and equal ops form, plus details on how to complete your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Important information for all positions
Black Country Women’s Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. The post holder must be female.
Employment checks
As a responsible employer, we adhere to safer recruitment practices and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:
Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer, need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.
We therefore ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointe,d the unsuccessful candidates' documents will be destroyed confidentially. You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.
References
Following your interview, two employment references will be sought. One of these should be your current or most recent employer.
If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:
• a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher• GP or health visitor• a character reference from a person who knows you• a civil servant from a government agency• a bank manager
DBS
All positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level.....Read more...
