Teaching Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for a proactive Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our successful support staff team. Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Department.

Duties and Responsibilities
● To contribute to facilitating student access to the education system, promoting inclusion, assessing
and supporting achievement.
● Assisting teachers to prepare the classroom and prepare learning materials including safety checks
on equipment.
● Monitor and organise departmental stocks and supplies.
● Maintain the tidiness of teaching areas
● Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
● To be responsible for the distribution and collection of work/resources and returning to the
appropriate teacher/department.
● To contribute to the management of student behaviour within established policies and procedures.
● To undertake training and attend CPD days in accordance with contractual requirements.

Organisational Responsibilities
Support for pupils, teachers and the curriculum
● Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
● Provide technical support to the classroom teacher as directed
● Participate in the running of after school clubs
● Act as a first aider (with appropriate training)
Support for the school
● Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and
data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person;
● Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety
requirements at all times.

● Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn
and develop;
● Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school;
● Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
● Appreciate and support the role of other professionals;
● Attend relevant meetings as required;
● Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required;
● Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour
and practices that could be discriminatory.

 

Please contact elise.brookes@newdur.ac.uk for Application form

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Creative, Team working, Patience, Non judgemental

11/05/2026 Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Creative, Team working, Patience, Non judgemental DH1 2QP Belmont Community School, Buckinghamshire Road, Belmont, Durham Belmont Community School