Teaching Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support pupils' learning and development across the school. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a primary school setting while working towards a recognised qualification. You will assist teachers in the classroom, support individual and group learning activities, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting pupils

Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence

Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs

Support pupils with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate

Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention

Teaching and learning

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning

Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning

Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning

Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment

Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers

Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

OTHER AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies. Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Organisation skills, Attention to detail, Administrative skills, Creative

09/06/2026 Communication skills, Organisation skills, Attention to detail, Administrative skills, Creative Gill Crescent South, Fencehouses DH4 6AR Woodlea Primary School Gill Crescent South, Fencehouses Woodlea Primary School