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St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice Foundation Phase

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:
7133
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About the apprenticeship

Duties

Working within a primary school full-time as a Teaching Assistant
Supporting pupils with their numeracy
Supporting pupils with their literacy
Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
Be involved in displays and preparing resources
Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
Working with children within the Foundation Phase setting
Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
Ability to always conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst working in schools

Additional information

Entry Requirements and Expectations

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.

Requirements

Skills

Strong 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

Level 2 / 3 NVQ Supporting, Teaching and Learning

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:
No
Welsh Written Skills:
No

Course details

Training provider:
Achieve More Training Ltd
Training provider course:
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

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 screening phone call followed by interview at school

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