Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Dean Bank Primary is a Primary and Nursery School based in Ferryhill and keen to develop a pro-active apprentice with a ‘can do’ mature approach to work and training. We are a large primary school where children are placed at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a caring and empathic candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work in partnership with teachers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning activities;

Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures;

Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and to promote the inclusion of all pupils; 

Implement and contribute to planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate; 

Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress;

Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils; 

Under the guidance of a teacher monitor, assess and record pupil progress/activities; 

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher; 

Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher and in line with health and safety requirements; 

Support pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate;

Support pupils with SEND needs as appropriate;

Share information about pupils with other staff, parents / carers, internal and external agencies, as appropriate and in line with school policies and procedures;  

Contribute to pupils plans and reports;

Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom; 

Support the use of ICT in the curriculum; 

Work with pupils not working to the normal timetable using Teacher’s planning.

Undertake pupil record keeping and maintenance of records as requested;

Provide cover to supervise a class and/or small group on an unexpected non timetabled basis only;

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes, but not as a supervisory assistant;

The successful candidates will:
• Be an outstanding individual who can enthuse and inspire our pupils
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement, progress and behaviour
• Have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working in partnership with others
• Be committed to their own professional development

We can offer:
• Happy and enthusiastic, hard-working children
• A happy, caring and supportive school
• A strong team that supports each other and works together
• A dedicated staff and a fully committed Governing Body
• Opportunities to further develop as a professional

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

26/06/2026 Communication skills, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience County Durham DL17 8PP Dean Bank Ferryhill County Durham Dean Bank Primary