About the apprenticeship
Duties
Location: Alun School, Wrexham Road, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1EP
Hours: 27.5
Contract: Term time
Salary: £8.60p.h
Alun School is a co-educational comprehensive situated in the county town of Mold, Flintshire. The school roll is comprised of 250 students in each of the Years 7 to 11, together with almost 350 students in the sixth form. Alun School has an enviable record of academic success achieved with a fully comprehensive intake. The school provides a high standard of facilities, including a sports centre with swimming pool, large playing fields and all-weather pitch, excellent expressive arts studios, modern design technology workshops and extensive ICT facilities, as well as a well-resourced school library.
Duties include:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both inside and outside the classroom. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all students feel supported, engaged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Working full-time within a secondary school setting as a Teaching Assistant
Supporting pupils with numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills
Assisting children who need extra support to complete tasks
Contributing to classroom displays and preparation of learning resources
Working alongside teachers to support delivery of lessons
Supporting children both in and out of the classroom
Upholding the school’s safeguarding and behaviour poli
Additional information
Essential Criteria:
A genuine eagerness to learn more about the role of a Teaching Assistant
A strong passion for working with children and supporting their development
Key personal qualities, including patience, empathy, and effective communication
A professional attitude and the ability to maintain high standards at all times
Willingness to listen, take guidance, and learn from experienced colleagues
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and MathsDesirable Criteria:
Previous experience working with children or young people
Strong skills in English and Mathematics
Effective communication skills, suitable for both children and adults
Competence in numeracy, literacy, and ICT
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time effectively
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Smart, professional appearance
A mature and responsible attitude suitable for working in a school environment
Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to develop professionally
A strong desire to act as a positive role model for young people
Skills
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience working with children or young people
Strong skills in English and Mathematics
Effective communication skills, suitable for both children and adults
Competence in numeracy, literacy, and ICT
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time effectively
Reliable, punctual, and dependable
Smart, professional appearance
A mature and responsible attitude suitable for working in a school environment
Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to develop professionally
A strong desire to act as a positive role model for young people
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
Alun School
Wrexham Road
Mold
CH7 1EP