Reference: MAY

Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 1st Jun 2026

Location: Doncaster

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

Responsibilities

establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs
work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, and clear afterwards, and assist with the display of students' work
support the movement of students with disabilities around the academy site
participate in the handling of students with disabilities
support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Candidate Skills & Qualities

effective communication skills
IT skills
organisation skills
problem solving skills
presentation skills
administrative skills
number skills
analytical skills
be logical
pay attention to detail
be a team player
be creative
use their initiative
be non-judgemental
be patient
possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2) essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential

Programme Outcomes

have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace
understand how pupils learn and develop
know how to work with teachers to support assessments
have gained knowledge of curriculum
know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
have gained communication and teamwork skills
know how to solve problems and motivate pupils
know how to build relationships
have gained professional standards in teaching and education

Career Path

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Benefits

excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised 'Professional Learning and Development' (PLD) at leadership level.
an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
mentoring and support from an experienced team.
the potential to work across the age and ability range
dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance.
an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.
employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
- Cash Healthcare Plan
- Staff Rewards Gateway
- SmartTech
- career progression

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at .

Maltby Learning Trust

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