Apprentice Teaching Assistant (St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join St Francis. We are proud of our amazing school and wonderful children - this is an exciting opportunity to be fully supported through your qualification with real experience to complement your learning in a school with high expectations and outstanding behaviour.

General duties including: 

• Work as part of a team and assist the class teacher to ensure quality education for the children.
• Liaise and plan with the teacher to support pupils in their learning.
• Work or play with individuals/small groups of children by planning and carrying out relevant activities that accelerate and raise the level of achievement for all pupils involved in all areas of the curriculum, under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Report any concerns regarding children’s welfare or education, to the class teacher.
• Under the direction of the teacher, liaise with parents as appropriate, maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with the reception and departure of children at the beginning and end of school sessions.
• Assist with maintaining good discipline throughout the school at all times, following school procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of resources e.g. photocopying.
• Assist and attend with seasonal events e.g. parent evenings, concerts and festivals.
• To show a commitment to school life by supporting lunchtime or extra-curricular clubs where possible.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings and training days/events as requested.

• Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

Day release  

You will undertake the level 3 Teaching Assistant standard.   

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.