- Employer:
- Ap Prentis Cyf
- Location:
- Gwyn Thomas & Co, 1 Thomas Buildings, New Street, LL53 5HH, 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:
- 30 August 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7037
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Park Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Forest School Assistant as an Apprentice opportunity to join our team. This exciting opportunity will allow you to gain valuable experience supporting children’s learning, wellbeing and development through outdoor education. If you enjoy being outdoors, are keen to inspire curiosity and creativity, and want to make a positive difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Criteria:
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for the Pupils
Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Support for the Teachers
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
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.
Requirements
Skills
Any previous experience working with children
Any previous experience with special educational needs (SEN)
Strong Welsh, English and Mathematics
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
Ambitious and hard working
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:
- Level 2/3 Supporting, Teaching and Learning
About the employer
Gwyn Thomas & Co, 1 Thomas Buildings, New Street, LL53 5HH, 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 pre screen followed by interview at the school
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