Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3

We are a family‑oriented school with the mantra “Unconditional Positive Regard for All.” We are looking for a hard‑working, dedicated individual who demonstrates good common sense and genuine care for the pupils.

Location:

CV5, Coventry

• Salary: £8.00 per hour for the first 12 months, followed by the National Minimum Wage for apprentices.
• Apprenticeship
  
  Qualification:
  
  Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard – 15 months practical training plus up to 8 weeks for end‑point assessment.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (terms, 39 weeks): 35 hours per week.

• Assist the teacher with learning activities and prepare or modify work for individual or group pupils as directed.
• Undertake supervision and discipline of children, following school procedures and reporting any difficulties.
• Promote children’s independence in learning, social and mobility skills, reinforcing self‑esteem through praise and encouragement.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources, ensuring safe use by children.
• Prepare and/or clear the classroom as directed.
• Provide support to the Class Teacher (photocopying, filing, recording).
• Adhere to child‑protection, health & safety, security, confidentiality and data‑protection policies, reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
• Support the overall ethos and aim of the school.
• Assist with group activities inside and outside school, such as PE and educational visits.
• Assist with programmes designed by other professionals (educational psychologists, speech and language therapists).
• Assist the Class Teacher in liaising with other professional staff and reporting information to parents/carers; contribute to meetings about a specific child’s progress.
• Attend professional development activities as required.
• Perform any other duties within the salary grade.

• Good standard of written and spoken English and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and relate well to children and adults.
• Basic ICT skills.
• Motivated and committed to supporting children.
• Ability to self‑evaluate learning needs.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• Flexible approach and willingness to offer help.
• Interest in working within a primary school.
• Capable of working with children of various abilities and backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of equal opportunities in the workplace.

• Access to TOTUM student discount.
• Access to the Life and Progress employee support programme (Health and wellbeing support, 24‑hour support, confidential counselling via SCCU Group).
• Potential to progress to a future permanent position.