Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Chowbent Primary School
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will support pupils both one-to-one and in small groups, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally You’ll work closely with teachers and senior staff to ensure every child has access to a positive and inclusive learning experience Supporting children with their learning activities, both in class and during small group sessions Assisting the teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom and lesson preparation Supporting pupils with SEN or additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning Building positive and nurturing relationships with pupils, promoting confidence and engagement Encouraging good behaviour and supporting the school’s positive behaviour policy Assisting with personal care, including changing nappies when required Helping with the preparation of classroom displays and learning materials Monitoring and recording pupil progress, feeding back observations to the class teacher Supervising pupils before and after school, including supporting breakfast club each morning Accompanying staff and pupils on school trips, visits, and enrichment activities Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and supported Help develop and implement individual education and behaviour plans Maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment Provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress and wellbeing Carry out administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and preparing resources Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to meet children’s needs Uphold the school’s safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies at all times
Desired Skills & Qualities:
A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development Kind, patient, and empathetic approach Reliable, enthusiastic, and willing to learn Good communication and teamwork skills Ability to follow instructions and use initiative when needed Comfortable assisting with personal care (including nappy changing)Training:
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break each day
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Caring