About the apprenticeship
Duties
Duties include:
Under the instruction / guidance of senior staff provide general administrative / financial support to the school Organisation
Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
Assist with pupil welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents / staff etc.
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc. Administration
Provide general clerical support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, complete standard forms, respond to routine correspondence
Maintain manual and computerised records / management information systems
Produce lists / information / data as required e.g. pupils data
Undertake typing, word-processing and other IT based tasks
Take notes at meetings
Sort and distribute all mail
Undertake administrative procedures
Maintain and collate pupil reports
Undertake routine administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises Resources
Operate relevant equipment / ICT Packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)
Maintain stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required
Operate uniform / snack / other ‘shops’ within the school
Provide general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
Undertake routine financial administration e.g. processing orders Responsibilities
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
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 A*- C English and Maths Eagerness to learn
Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults
Good organisational skills
Good telephone manner
Willingness to work as part of a team
Reliable
Smart appearance
Professional attitude
A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
Ambitious and hard working
Desire to be a positive role model to young people
Punctual and good time management
First Aid Qualified
Skills
Eagerness to learn
Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults
Good organisational skills
Good telephone manner
Willingness to work as part of a team
Reliable
Smart appearance
Professional attitude
A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
Ambitious and hard working
Desire to be a positive role model to young people
Punctual and good time management
First Aid Qualified
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 Business Administration
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
Argoed High School
Bryn Road, Bryn-y-baal
Mold
CH7 6RY