Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Whitesheet Primary Academy We are looking to appoint a highly committed classroom Teaching Assistant to work with groups and individuals for up to 30 hours a week from across the school. The ideal candidate will be flexible and positive at all times and someone who is able to provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment; to enable pupils to achieve their full learning potential. Key Details: Salary: £6.40p/h Working week: Monday to Friday, 30 hours a week, 8:45am - 3:15pm. (Term Time only - 38-40 Weeks a year) Notice Period: 1 Month Apprenticeship Details - 18 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated as the best UK training provider) Main Duties: Support teaching and learning, promoting academic, social, and emotional development. Assist in preparing resources and maintaining a safe learning environment. Help develop and evaluate learning programs and timetable lessons. Support individual and group teaching, motivating and assisting students. Focus on improving literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills. Assist with behavior management and support for students with SEN. Contribute to student assessments and maintain academic records. Supervise students during activities, transitions, and off-site trips. Provide personal care and support for students' specific needs. Assist with classroom organization, displays, and resources. Support school events, educational visits, and off-site activities. Engage in professional development and self-review. Ensure safeguarding and child protection compliance. Provide first aid and basic medical support if qualified. Collaborate with parents, staff, and external professionals. Person Specification Required: Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level in English and Maths and to be able to communicate highly effectively in English, both written and oral. An empathetic nature to approach the role in a caring manner Inspirational and passionate about making learning fun indoors and outdoors Strong behaviour management techniques Self-motivated, reliable and has a good sense of humour Further Details About the Placement At Whitesheet we believe that is it vital that each child understands how special, unique, and valued they are and is able to live out our vision: climbing to new heights together. We are all passionately committed to giving all the children in our care, access to a rich and engaging curriculum, that is designed to provide the best possible opportunities to experience success, and to help develop life-long learners. Whitesheet is very special family, where every child is valued and we work together with parents, carers and the wider community to ensure that each child has the opportunity to flourish socially, academically and emotionally. Children achieve when they are inspired and motivated, and we support this philosophy by providing a wide and balanced range of activities within a caring and secure learning environment. Next steps & Pre-employment checks: (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment. LMPTA