Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Healing Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their dedicated team in Grimsby.
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will provide dedicated support to an appointed pupil, getting to know them as an individual and helping them develop their confidence, independence and learning skills. This is an incredibly rewarding and varied role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the life of a child.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering tailored learning activities to pupils individually or in small groups.
- Supporting your allocated pupil throughout the school day and helping them engage with their learning.
- Encouraging pupils to remain focused and engaged during lessons and activities.
- Listening to pupils read and reading with them individually, in groups or as a class.
- Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development and reporting concerns to the teacher where appropriate.
- Helping teachers manage classroom behaviour and encouraging positive conduct.
- Helping to plan and prepare lessons, activities and classroom resources.
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing appropriate guidance and support.
- Providing regular feedback to teachers about pupil development and progress.
- Supporting extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs.
- Supporting lunchtime duties.
- Carrying out general classroom administration and preparing learning resources.
Skills & Knowledge
- Caring and patient, with a calm and professional manner.
- Committed and adaptable, able to respond positively to different situations.
- Resilient and unflappable, particularly when faced with challenges.
- Creative and able to think of different ways to engage and support pupils.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- A positive team player who is willing to become fully involved in school life.
- Passionate about nurturing and supporting pupils with SEND.
- Reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop.
Key Info
Employer: Healing Academy
Location: Grimsby, DN41
Wage: £8.00 per hour
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Teaching Assistant
About the Employer
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience in the classroom while developing the knowledge and skills required to become an effective Teaching Assistant. You’ll learn from experienced teachers and support staff, develop your understanding of SEND and pupil development, and put your learning into practice every day. One minute you could be helping a child understand their lesson; the next, you might be supporting them as they move between classrooms. Every day is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to see the progress and achievements that your support helps make possible. Healing Academy states that their “children are amazing”, and they are committed to helping them continue to thrive, whatever challenges life may bring. This is a key role in making that happen.
For the right person, this apprenticeship could be the first step towards a long-term career in education and pupil support.
What can Healing Academy offer you?
As well as your salary and holiday entitlement, you’ll become part of a supportive school community and benefit from:
- Being part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards.
- A supportive, warm and welcoming school ethos.
- A vibrant learning environment for both you and the children.
- An experienced and supportive leadership team committed to the wellbeing of all staff.
- The opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding career working with children with SEND.
Benefits through Harbour Learning Trust
As part of Harbour Learning Trust, all staff have the opportunity to access:
- Employee Benefits Scheme, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Wellbeing Service.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.