Black Lane School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice LLBT

Black Lane School
- Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Job Description

Location:

Black Lane School, Pentre Broughton, Wrexham, LL11 6BT

Subject:
Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Hours:

30

Contract:

Full Time
- Term Time

Salary: £8.60p.h

As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.

• Support learners with their language and literacy skills
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
• Supporting pupils with their numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
• Support children in the various areas within the class
• Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
• Promote the welsh culture
• Working with children aged on Early Years & KS1.
• Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
• Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst working in schools
• Support with after school provision which includes sports activities

• An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
• A passion for working with children
• Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication
• Ability to show professionalism at all times
• Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff

As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes:

• On-the-job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
• Off-the-job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
• Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
• Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.

• A strong interest in working in an educational setting.
• A willingness to learn and undertake professional training.
• A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.
• Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and responsible approach to working with children.
• Full adherence to school safeguarding and conduct policies.

• Any previous experience working with children
• Any previous experience with special educational needs (SEN)
• Communicational skills relevant to both children and adults
• Competent skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT
• Ability to self-manage and organise own time
• Personal qualities
• Reliable
• Smart appearance
• Professional attitude
• A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
• Desire to be a positive role model to young people