Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Finlay Community School

Overview

We are seeking an apprentice teaching assistant to help support a positive, inclusive learning environment. Working with teachers, you will support children’s academic and personal development, provide pastoral care, and assist with classroom tasks to help every pupil thrive.

Your duties will include:

• Support learning – Help pupils with their learning under the guidance of the Headteacher, class teacher, and SENCo, including supporting lessons linked to the national curriculum.
• Promote well‑being – Encourage pupils’ emotional, social, and moral development by offering support, reassurance, and positive role‑modelling.
• Provide targeted support – Work with pupils one‑to‑one or in small groups to help them take part fully in learning activities and make good progress.
• Support behaviour needs – Assist pupils who may be experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them build confidence and appropriate social skills.
• Carry out admin tasks – Help with everyday classroom tasks such as photocopying, laminating, organising resources, and keeping materials tidy.
• Prepare learning materials – Set up, maintain, and organise classroom resources, so pupils have what they need for lessons and activities.

Finlay Community School
Finlay Road
Gloucester
GL4 6TR

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well‑being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3.

• GCSE in Maths (grade
  4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Initiative

This role is term‑time only, 39 weeks per year. We are looking for someone to start in September 2026.

Finlay Community School is a 2‑form entry inner‑city primary school that is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for all of its pupils. As a vibrant and inclusive school, we strive to unlock the potential of every child.

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.