Are you looking to kickstart your career in the Teaching industry?
In this role, you will support teaching and learning in the classroom while completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support pupils effectively and contribute to raising achievement within a supportive school environment.
About the role Employer: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust - Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days (39 Weeks Per Year)
Salary: Apprentice Rate of Pay (£13,653.44 per annum) Full time equivalent salary £15392 at £8 per hour.
Qualification: Teaching Assistant Level 3
Roles and Responsibilities To support teaching and learning within the classroom while undertaking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. The postholder will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to effectively support pupils and contribute to raising achievement.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Training and Development
- Undertake and successfully complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship within agreed timescales.
- Attend all training sessions, workshops, and college/provider requirements (on-site and off-site) in line with apprenticeship requirements.
- Engage in regular reviews with the training provider and mentor.
- Actively seek feedback and demonstrate continuous professional development.
- Apply learning from training directly into classroom practice.
2. Support for Pupils
- Provide learning support to individuals and small groups under the direction of the teacher.
- Help pupils access the curriculum and participate fully in learning activities.
- Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils are supported appropriately.
- Encourage independence and resilience in learning.
- Support the supervision of pupils during activities, breaktimes or transitions where required.
3. Support for Teaching and Learning
- Assist the teacher in the preparation and delivery of learning activities.
- Support teachers in managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Help prepare, adapt, and maintain teaching resources.
- Listen to pupils read and support literacy and numeracy development.
- Contribute to observations pupil progress under supervision and provide feedback to teachers.
- Contribute to creating a positive classroom environment.
4. Support for the School
- Follow all school policies, including safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety.
- Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and values of the school.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Attend meetings and training as required.
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals where appropriate.
Additional Information
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Report any concerns in line with school safeguarding procedures.
- Engage in promoting the values and acting as a role model for the Trust.
- Be aware and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety, and all other Trust policies at all times.
- Comply with the principles and requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to the management of the Trust's records and information, and respect the privacy of personal information held by the BWCET; comply with the principles and requirements of the Freedom in Information Act 2000; comply with the Trust's information security standards, and requirements for the management and handling of information; and use Trust information only for authorised purposes.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in the job description are indicative and may vary over time. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.
The jobholder will be expected to carry out such professional tasks as are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
About the Company Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a small, welcoming and nurturing school at the heart of the Leadgate community, where every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and promotes a strong sense of community, working closely with families, the parish and wider partners.
Grounded in its mission, "We learn, we love, we grow in Jesus' name," the school provides a supportive environment focused on inclusion, wellbeing, positive relationships and high expectations for all pupils.
About the Person
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to directions.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Basic ICT skills to support learning activities.
- Professional, reliable and committed.
- Ability to build effective relationships with pupils and staff.
- Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Understanding of and ability to comply with data protection and confidentiality principles.
- Ability to comply with Equal Opportunities Policies, the Trust/school Code of Conduct, and all other Trust/school policies.
- Ability to comply with health and safety policies, rules and regulations.
- Ability to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school and respect its distinctive mission.
Qualifications and Experience
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willingness to achieve during apprenticeship).
- Commitment to achieving a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Company Benefits
Holidays increase with service
Paid sick leave
Company pension scheme
Other Things to Consider
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
