Teaching Assistant Apprentice - OUR Lady and ST Swithin's

To work with and supervise the care of individuals and groups of children under the direction of the teacher, providing general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom. When required to take part in the planning, development and implementation of programmes of support for pupils with special educational needs.

What you'll do

Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School are a thriving, busy and welcoming primary school and work closely with our parish, Our Lady Queen of Martyr's.

When required you will take part in the planning, development and implementation of programmes of support for pupils with special educational needs.

Duties will include:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Deal with the personal care and comfort of pupils as required in relation to welfare, health, hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility and administering of medicines.
• Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
• Support the use of specialist equipment and procedures including, moving and handling to meet a child's individual needs.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans.
• Assist with the display of children's work.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
• Provide clerical/administrative support (e.g. photocopying, word processing, filing, collecting money etc.).
• Undertake routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils' work.
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
• Be involved in the planning, development and implementation of programmes of support for pupils with special educational needs.
• To escort pupils as necessary and assist in movement around the school.

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional skills in Maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

After the apprenticeship

Opportunity to work towards further qualifications.

Skills

• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• caring

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English Language (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Mathematics (grade 4)

About the employer

We have over 230 children ranging in age from 3 to 11. We believe that we offer each child regardless of their starting point or ability, the opportunities that they are entitled too. We are truly blessed to have wonderful children who are guided and supported by parents and carers who engage fully with our school.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Teaching assistant (level 3), Education and early years
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 4 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year