- 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 November 2026
- Closing date:
- 31 October 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7226
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Ysgol Gwaun Gynfi – Teaching Assistant Apprentice
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and provide assistance to children with their educational and social development, both in and outside the classroom.
The role will include:
Supporting learners with their Welsh language and literacy skills
Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Providing assistance with toileting
Supporting pupils with numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
Supporting learners across a range of areas within the classroom
Understanding safeguarding and behaviour policies and their role within these policies
Promoting Welsh culture
Working with children aged 3–6 years
Supporting the teacher in a variety of classroom roles
Maintaining a professional manner at all times when working within a school setting
Additional information
Essential Criteria:
Must be fluent in Welsh
A willingness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
Enthusiasm for working with children
Possess relevant qualities, including patience and good communication skills
Ability to remain professional at all times
Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Requirements
Skills
Desirable Personal Skills:
Previous experience of working with children
Any previous experience supporting children with special educational needs
Strong Welsh, English and Mathematics skills
Effective communication skills when working with both children and adults
Competent numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
Ability to self-manage and organise your own time
Personal Qualities:
Reliable
Smart and well-presented
Professional attitude
Mature approach to working within a school environment
Ambitious and hardworking
Keen to be a positive role model for young people
Apprenticeship Training:
The Apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with off-the-job training, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
Qualifications
GCSE Grade A-C
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- Yes
- Welsh Written Skills:
- Yes
Course details
- Training provider:
- Achieve More Training Ltd
- Training provider course:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in 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 phone call followed by interview at school
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