Job Introduction
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Salary Range: 1st Year Apprentice National Minimum Wage – 2nd Year National Minimum Wage
30 hours per week. Monday to Friday. 8.45am to 3.45pm.
2-year fixed term apprenticeship
We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Teaching Assistant who is passionate about education and people. You will provide support, advice, guidance and instruction to Students on a daily basis.
Through the Apprenticeship you will gain a Level 2 or Level 3 advanced Teaching Assistant qualification.
The Successful Candidate will:
• work with individual pupils/groups of pupils being identified as having additional needs, as directed by the Teacher and Head of Department.
The Main Roles and Responsibilities
• To develop an understanding of the learning needs of students and use this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom.
• To take into account a students' learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, and use of equipment and materials.
• To develop the study and organisational skills of students, enabling them to remain focused in lessons and be able to execute tasks effectively.
• To monitor students' responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to teachers as required. To assist in the implementation and tracking of students targets.
• To provide support for students' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations, in line with the academies' Behaviour Policy.
• To assist with the general pastoral care of students.
• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
Skills and Qualification Required:
• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent or willingness to work towards literacy and numeracy functional skills qualifications.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to keep sensitive information private and maintain Confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organisation.
• Good time keeping and punctuality.
• Willingness to develop an understanding of child development and child learning.
William Farr is a popular, rural comprehensive school. The School gained Academy status in 2011 and has approximately 1450 students on roll.
To apply for this position, complete our application form which you will find on the school website.
The closing date for applications is 7th July 2025 9am
Interviews week commencing 14th July 2025
William Farr School is committed to the safeguarding of children, and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
References will be taken up prior to interview
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
