Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Elements Primary School – LS10 4WR

Overview

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing at Elements Primary School in Leeds. The role involves working alongside teachers and senior staff to help pupils access classroom activities, develop their skills and participate in an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Apprentices will develop practical skills in classroom support, communication, behaviour management and preparing learning resources. The role involves helping pupils understand instructions, encouraging independence, supporting curriculum activities, supervising pupils to maintain their safety, and assisting with their personal and social needs. Apprentices will also help prepare classrooms, maintain equipment, record pupils’ progress, report concerns to teachers and provide general administrative support.

The apprenticeship is suited to someone who is patient, creative, organised, non-judgemental and enthusiastic about helping children learn and develop. Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving and IT skills are important for the role. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths at minimum grades 4 and pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Alongside practical workplace experience, apprentices will complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification with Luminate Education Group, attending monthly classes at Leeds City College. Full-time employment may be available after successful completion, depending on performance.

About the Employer

Elements Primary School is a mixed-intake primary school located in Middleton, Leeds, catering to children aged 4 to 11. The school opened its doors in September 2018 to meet the demand for primary school places in the area. It is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters a love of learning and prepares students for future educational and career opportunities. The school emphasizes community engagement, experiential learning, and the use of technology to enhance the educational experience.

Training to be Delivered

• Develop practical classroom support skills by helping pupils access lessons, understand instructions and participate in learning activities across the curriculum.
• Learn how to encourage pupils’ independence, confidence, social interaction and personal development while responding to individual needs.
• Develop behaviour management skills and learn how to support positive behaviour in line with school policies and procedures.
• Learn how to adapt teaching strategies and learning resources to support different abilities, learning styles and individual requirements.
• Develop communication skills when working with pupils, teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to support children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Learn about safeguarding, child protection, Prevent procedures, health and safety, pupil welfare and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Develop skills in observing, monitoring, recording and reporting pupils’ progress, achievements, behaviour and learning needs.
• Learn how to support formative assessment, provide appropriate feedback and assist teachers with learning activities and interventions.
• Develop IT skills and learn how to use classroom technology safely to support teaching and encourage pupils’ responsible use of digital resources.
• Learn how to prepare and maintain classroom resources, organise equipment, keep learning spaces tidy and provide basic administrative support.
• Complete a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification alongside practical workplace experience.