Apprenticeship Vacancies
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Teaching Assistant Apprentice Foundation Phase
Job Description
At St Mary’s, we strive to improve a little every single day. Our whole school community works together to support one another in all that we do.
“We take pride in knowing all of our children really well. We have high aspirations academically and strive to help children grow to be confident, creative, informed citizens.”
We serve the Catholic parish of The Immaculate Conception in Flint in the Diocese of Wrexham. It is our aim for each child who becomes a St. Mary's pupil to find enjoyment, happiness, friendship and fulfilment throughout their days with us. We passionately believe that school should be an engaging place where children feel confident as learners, can show their individuality and achieve well.
Duties include:
As a teaching assistant you would support teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant that can support children within Foundation Phase setting.
Job roles will include:
- Working within a primary school full-time as a Teaching Assistant
- Supporting pupils with their numeracy
- Supporting pupils with their literacy
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
- Be involved in displays and preparing resources
- Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
- Understand the safeguarding and behaviour policy and their role within these policies
- Working with children within the Foundation Phase setting
- Supporting a teacher in various roles within the classroom
- Ability to always conduct yourself in a professional manner whilst working in schools
Essential Criteria:
- Experience working with children or young people (in a school, nursery, club, or similar setting).
- Understanding of child development and learning.
- Basic knowledge of the school curriculum (EYFS, KS1, KS2, etc., depending on the role).
- Awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow teacher instructions and work independently.
- A genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
- Commitment to inclusion and equality.
Desirable Criteria:
- Strong English & Mathematics
- Communicational skills relevant to both children and adults
- Competent skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT
- Ability to self-manage and organise own time
- Personal qualities
- Reliable
- Smart appearance
- Professional attitude
- A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
- Ambitious and hard working
- Desire to be a positive role model to young people
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes:
- On-the-job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
- Off-the-job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
- Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
- Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements & Expectations
- A strong interest in working in an educational setting.
- A willingness to learn and undertake professional training.
- A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.
- Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- A professional and responsible approach to working with children.
- Full adherence to school safeguarding and conduct policies.