Apprentice Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant who is able to work with individuals and groups, has a passion for every child’s learning and believes in enabling an inclusive environment for the benefit of all children.  Joining our friendly and supportive team, we need flexible, reliable and enthusiastic colleagues to support all children.

You will work as part of a team to provide personal and learning support to individuals or groups of pupils that enables them to achieve. You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, preferably with experience of working within the Early Years Foundation stage and/or Key Stage 1.

You will be responsible for supervising pupils during the lunch period to ensure that pupil behaviour whilst they are eating and playing should be in line with the standards expected of the school, and that pupils are ready to return to class on time. You will be expected to engage with pupils on the playground and lead activities or games in which they can actively engage and promote positive behaviour.

With a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach, you will be committed to developing effective working relationships with children, parents/carers, staff and other professionals, to enable the very best support for pupils’ learning and personal development, whilst promoting excellent behaviour and high standards.

Working with the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Court Lane Infant School is a large, well-established school with strong community links, a friendly, purposeful atmosphere, and motivated children.  We are committed to the continual development of all our staff.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where we achieve more, challenge thinking and shape futures.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office to arrange an appointment.   Tel: 023 9237 8890.

For further details of this vacancy and a link to the application form can be found on the government Find an Apprenticeship site: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000278183

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks and DBS check at Enhanced Level with CBL.