Teaching Assistant Apprentice (level 3)

Brief overview of the role

Join William Alvey Church of England School as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This role involves supporting pupils across a range of abilities and undertaking duties that support the teacher, such as preparing the classroom and delivering tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Working week

Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm.

This is a term-time only role.

Total hours per week: 32.5 hours a week including training hours.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils in their individual learning and development.
• Help pupils develop their literacy and numeracy skills.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and assessment of learning activities.
• Assist in the reporting and recording of pupil performance.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Successful apprentices will complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.
• Functional Skills level 2 in English and maths if required.
• Safeguarding training.
• PREVENT duty training.
• Fire safety training.
• Apprenticeship training will take place each week at Grantham College, Stonebridge Road, Grantham, NG31 9AP.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Number skills
• Team working skills
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patient
• Reliable
• Caring

Essential qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) essential.
• GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential.

Future prospects

This is a genuine career opportunity for the right candidate.

Things to consider

This role involves indoor and outdoor working. There is no onsite parking.

About the employer

Employer

We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. We believe all pupils are individually unique and that every child in our care should fulfil their potential in all aspects of their person hood: physically, academically, socially, morally and spiritually. Our aim is that all may flourish and have an abundant life. At William Alvey we feel we have a duty to try to remove any factor that might represent a hindrance to a child’s fulfilment. We want all pupils to willingly engage in learning in a safe and welcoming environment.

https://www.williamalvey.net/

Address

The William Alvey Church of England School

Eastgate

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 7EA

Contact for details on role

Lesley Browning (Deputy Headteacher)

[email protected]

01529 302772

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 21 months

Pay: £7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you understand that this is an apprenticeship and therefore you will be required to train/study for 6 hours per week alongside your work?
• Do you have any experience that you can bring to this role?
• Why are you motivated to apply for this type of role?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: William Alvey
Expected start date: 01/09/2025