At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's wellbeing and engagement in learning through mentoring and intervention.
- Company: Chowbent Primary School, part of Inspire ATA, a top-rated apprenticeship employer.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, potential full-time employment, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy a supportive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while kickstarting your career in education.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve their best and looking to start a rewarding career in education? Chowbent Primary School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated team.
About the Employer
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry.
What You'll Do
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and within small groups to meet their social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Assisting with the delivery of the school's pastoral care and pupil support programmes.
- Helping to develop and implement mentoring, behaviour and intervention plans.
- Identifying pupils who may benefit from additional support and referring concerns to appropriate staff.
- Monitoring pupil progress and maintaining accurate records against agreed targets and support plans.
- Providing feedback and reports to teachers and other members of staff as required.
- Building positive relationships with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to support pupil development.
- Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures, ensuring all concerns are reported appropriately.
- Assisting with the coordination and delivery of intervention programmes for vulnerable pupils.
- Supporting pupils who require additional supervision or are following alternative timetables.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential pastoral and safeguarding records.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, good attendance and active participation in learning.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive.
- Attending staff meetings, training sessions and professional development activities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Training Outcome
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. This role may also provide progression opportunities into pastoral, safeguarding, inclusion or wider educational support roles.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) - C/4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) - C/4
Course Information
Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Learning Mentor Apprenticeship at Chowbent Primary School in Atherton employer: INSPIRE - Chowbent Primary School
Chowbent Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for aspiring educators. With a strong focus on employee growth, the Teaching Assistant Apprentice role provides valuable training and mentorship, paving the way for future opportunities in pastoral or safeguarding roles. Located in a vibrant community, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises pupil wellbeing and engagement, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in education.
Contact Details:
INSPIRE - Chowbent Primary School Recruitment Team
