Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Polden Bower School · Polden Bower School, Bower Avenue, Bridgwater, TA6 4GU
- Salary
- £13,520 a year
- Level
- Level 3
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Closes
- 1 Nov 2026
- Training provider
- SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC
About the role
This apprenticeship at Polden Bower School offers an exciting opportunity to become an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. You will play a crucial role in providing a stable, caring, and supportive learning environment for pupils, focusing on facilitating their social and moral development. The role involves supporting pupils who may present challenges in their learning and behaviour, helping them to engage in activities, and working with them on a one-to-one or group basis. You will be comfortable working with diverse learners and will assist the class teacher and Senior TA with record-keeping and supporting the teaching and learning processes. Key responsibilities include developing and applying knowledge of pupils' learning needs, simplifying directions for literacy and numeracy tasks, and ensuring accessibility of ICT and specialist equipment. You will motivate pupils, guide them towards independence, and contribute to the assessment of their learning. The role also involves assisting teaching staff in developing learning strategies and maintaining a safe learning environment. Upon successful completion, there is potential for a permanent role.
Entry requirements
- GCSE English: 4 (or Level 2 equivalent) (Essential)
- GCSE Maths: 4 (or Level 2 equivalent) (Desired)
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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