Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - GPP Federation School

Location: Pauntley

'We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification while getting hands on experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with the parents. ' The GPP Federation is a family of 3 schools;
Glebe Infants, Pauntley C of E Primary and Picklenash Juniors. We have been working together, since October 2022, with the aim of nurturing every child's potential in a supportive and enriching environment. Our Federation prides itself in providing a happy, safe and supportive learning environment which enables our children to flourish . We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture; celebrating and valuing everyone's unique contribution to our federation family.'

- GPP Federation School opening hours:
Monday
- Friday, between 8am - 4pm.

Working hours:

8.30am - 12pm, 1.30pm - 3pm,flexibility around working hours available, please discuss roximately 27.5 hours and 6 hours of paid online learning per week (33.5 hours per week), Term Time Only. Start Date
- January 2027 Purpose of the role
- To support teachers and the wider Inclusion Team in providing high-quality learning and pastoral support to students across the School, whilst completing the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. The post holder will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a qualified Teaching Assistant through a combination of practical experience, mentoring and off-the-job training. Supporting Students
• Support students individually and in small groups during lessons.
• Help students access learning activities and remain engaged.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour using school behaviour systems.
• Supervise students safely during learning activities.
• Support emotional wellbeing where appropriate.
• Support with after school homework club. Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Prepare individualised classroom and learning resources.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Support students with learning during lessons.
• Reinforce learning through questioning and explanation.
• Observe good classroom practice.
• Develop skills in adapting resources.
• Assist with assessment activities.
• Record observations of student progress and provide detailed and regular feedback on student's achievement and progress.
• Deliver predetermined learning/care/support programmes. Professional Development
• Complete all apprenticeship assignments on time.
• Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio.
• Attend all off-the-job training.
• Participate in regular reviews with the training provider.
• Reflect on own practice.
• Seek and act upon feedback.
• Demonstrate continual professional development.
• Attend whole school INSET training. What you'll gain
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• Practical experience in a successful secondary school
• Mentoring from experienced Teaching Assistants
• Experience supporting students
• Ongoing safeguarding and SEND training
• Opportunity to apply for permanent Teaching Assistant vacancies

Essential Criteria
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or willingness to achieve where apprenticeship rules allow)
• Right to work in the UK
• Good communication skills
• Good written English
• Basic IT skills
• Positive attitude towards learning
• Reliable and organised
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team Personal Qualities
• Patient
• Caring
• Professional
• Resilient
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Willing to learn Desirable
• Experience working…