About the apprenticeship
Duties
As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
Duties include:
Working within a Secondary school full-time as a Teaching Assistant
Supporting pupils with their numeracy
Supporting pupils with their literacy
Supporting pupils with their ICT skills
Be involved in creating 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 aged 11 to 16 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.
Entry Requirements & 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
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and MathsEssential Criteria:
An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
A passion for working with children
Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication
Ability to show professionalism at all times
Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Skills
Essential Criteria:
An eagerness to learn more about becoming a Teaching Assistant
A passion for working with children
Possess relevant qualities including patience and communication
Ability to show professionalism at all times
Ability to listen and learn from more experienced staff
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
Achieve More Training Ltd
Qualification
Level 2/3 Supporting, Teaching and Learning
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: No
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Ap Prentis Cyf
Ysgol Aberconwy
Morfa Drive
Conwy
LL32 8ED