At Ysgol Maes y Felin, we are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment with educational experiences that excite and inspire our pupils, creating a spark for learning that will continue throughout their lives.
Duties include:
As a 1 to 1 teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
Job roles will include:
- Working within a primary school full-time as a Teaching Assistant
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
- Supporting pupils with some challenging behaviours
- Supporting pupils with the above needs on a 1-to-1 basis
- Supporting pupils with their numeracy
- Supporting pupils with their literacy
- Supporting pupils with their ICT skills
- Be involved in displays and preparing resources
- Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
- Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
- Working with children aged 3 to 11 years
- Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
- Ability to conduct yourself professionally at all times
Essential Criteria:
- An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
- A passion for working with children
- Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication
- Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Desirable Criteria:
- Any previous experience working with children
- Any prior experience with special educational needs (SEN)
- Strong 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 in 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.
Working Hours:
30 hours per week for term time only
Minimum Age
16
Qualification required
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Apprenticeship to be undertaken (Level and course)
Level 2 or 3 NVQ Supporting, Teaching and Learning
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £9.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Holywell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Expected start date: 02/09/2025