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Gwersyllt CP School - Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Employer:
Ap Prentis Cyf
Location:
Dodds lane, ll11 4nt, United Kingdom.
Pay:
Apprenticeship rates
Hours of work:
16-30 hours per week
Training provider:
Achieve More Training Ltd
Level:
Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Sector:
Education and Information Services
Pathway:
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Possible start date:
01 September 2026
Closing date:
31 August 2026
Positions available:
1
Vacancy ID:
7075
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About the apprenticeship

Duties

Our Primary School provides full time education for children age four to eleven and part time schooling for Nursery children. In addition we have a Nursery Plus provision called ‘Little Chicks’ for our Nursery children every afternoon and a Play Mates Club before and after school available for all children. This also runs during Holiday time.



We have been fortunate enough to be part of the 21st century project and due to this our pupils now enjoy their learning in purpose built facilities with the most current technologies to aid the teachers and continue working towards our school aim. Our aim is to provide an environment where your children feel happy, safe and are eager to learn.

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

Job roles will include:

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 4 to 11 years
Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times whilst working in schools

Additional information

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.

Requirements

Skills

Desirable Criteria:
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

Qualifications

Qualifications
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:
No
Welsh Written Skills:
No

Course details

Training provider:
Achieve More Training Ltd
Training provider course:
Apprenticeships To Be Undertaken: Level 2 / 3 NVQ Supporting, Teaching and Learning

About the employer


Dodds lane, ll11 4nt, United Kingdom

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Initial phone call followed by interview at the school

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