Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Coventry

Do you love the idea of working with children? Are you passionate about learning? Could you make a difference to the lives of the children in our setting? This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team and train with us.

We are proud to offer evidence-based, bespoke CPD designed to support every member of staff excel. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring excellence for all pupils. We work together in a warm, ambitious and supportive environment. Our children are eager to learn, and our families are supportive of their education.

Our extensive school grounds provide rich opportunities for outdoor learning across the curriculum. We have a vibrant, modern outdoor area for EYFS and KS1, a Multi-Use Games Area, established Forest School, and playing field all to support the children to thrive. We are the ideal school for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference.

Location: CV3, Coventry

What You’ll Get:

• Salary: £8 per hour for the first 12 months followed by National Minimum wage for apprentices age
• Apprenticeship Qualification: Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, 15 months practical training plus up to 8 weeks for end‑point assessment
• Access to TOTUM student discount
• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes Health and wellbeing support, Around‑the‑clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group)

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children/young people to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development.
• Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements, problems, condition and development needs reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate.
• Assist the teacher in the development, delivery and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for individuals or groups of children.
• Prepare and deliver programmes to support Special Needs e.g. Read Write Inc, one‑to‑one tuition, interventions etc following the guidelines and training given under the guidance of the teacher.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities in the classroom or designated areas preparing or modifying work for individuals or groups of pupils as directed.
• Use strategies in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Provide support for local and national learning strategies e.g. English, Mathematics, and Early Years.
• Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists.
• Assist the teacher with the administration of baseline/tests and other assessments.
• Support the use of computing in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• To prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities including the control of stock within the classroom.
• Prepare/clear classroom as directed before and after lessons, including the preparation of visual aids, and the display and presentation of pupil’s work.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.

What They’re Looking For:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice, who is kind, caring, and hard‑working. They will need to be able to work to our school ethos while developing their skills, knowledge, and expertise across the early years area.

Working Hours: Term time only plus teacher training days

Future Prospects: This may lead to a future permanent position.