Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at St John's Primary School

Support the academic, social, and emotional development of children within the classroom Assist small groups of pupils, including those with SEND, to access learning and reach their full potential Deliver planned intervention programmes under the guidance of the class teacher or SENCO Provide care and support for pupils with physical, medical, emotional or educational needs Engage actively in lessons, helping to move children’s learning forward Supervise children during playtimes and lunchtimes, promoting positive behaviour and safety Support in maintaining an organised and inclusive classroom environment Help implement individual education plans and behaviour support strategies Maintain accurate and confidential records as required. Attend and participate in training and professional development opportunities Uphold the school’s policies and contribute to its positive and supportive ethos

Essential Skills & Attributes:

Strong written and verbal communication skills Good numeracy skills to support learning across the primary curriculum Basic IT proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office) Able to follow instructions and use initiative Organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks Patient, nurturing, and committed to children’s development Enthusiastic and hardworking Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy Able to work well within a team and independently Committed to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality

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 to Friday, 8:35am till 3:15pm, with a 25-minute lunch break (Timings are non-negotiable).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Passionate about children