About the apprenticeship
Duties
At Ysgol Maes y Felin, we are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment with educational experiences that excite and inspire our pupils, creating a spark for learning that will continue throughout their lives.
Duties include:
As a teaching assistant, you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
Job roles will include:
Working within a primary school full-time as a Teaching Assistant
Supporting pupils with their numeracy
Supporting pupils with their literacy
Supporting pupils with their ICT skills
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 aged 3 to 11 years
Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
Ability to conduct yourself professionally at all times
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
GCSE Grade A- c 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 listen and learn from more experienced staff
Desirable Criteria:
Any previous experience working with children
Any prior experience with special educational needs (SEN)
Strong English & 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 in working in a school environment will be required
Ambitious and hard-working
Desire to be a positive role model to young people
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 listen and learn from more experienced staff
Desirable Criteria:
Any previous experience working with children
Any prior experience with special educational needs (SEN)
Strong English & 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 in working in a school environment will be required
Ambitious and hard-working
Desire to be a positive role model to 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
Ysgol Maes-y-felin
Pen-y-maes Road
Holywell
CH8 7EN