Apprentice Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8YJ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6db14251-9759-42fb-bfdc-5cf5ee7dc7b6 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners?
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils at Moorings Way Infant School,part o fMeon Way Federation.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated, caring and ready to build a rewarding career in education. As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting classroom teaching and helping pupils thrive, all while gaining hands-on experience working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.You will be supported every step of the way with high quality training and mentorship, equipping you with the skills to become a valued and confident member of our team.
What you will need:
• GCSE or Functional Skills (Grade 4/C or Level 2) in Maths and English
• A genuine desire to work with children and make a positive impact on their learning journey
Key Responsibilities:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
• Support teaching and learning alongside the Classroom Teacher
• Motivate and encourage pupils to reach their full potential
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers
• Use ICT confidently to support learning and admin tasks
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current development
Make a difference. Start your journey in education with Moorings Way Infant School.
What the school offers its staff
Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.
“Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted
Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth who benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of young learners?
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team and support pupils at Moorings Way Infant School,part o fMeon Way Federation.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated, caring and ready to build a rewarding career in education. As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting classroom teaching and helping pupils thrive, all while gaining hands-on experience working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.You will be supported every step of the way with high quality training and mentorship, equipping you with the skills to become a valued and confident member of our team.
What you will need:
• GCSE or Functional Skills (Grade 4/C or Level 2) in Maths and English
• A genuine desire to work with children and make a positive impact on their learning journey
Key Responsibilities:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
• Support teaching and learning alongside the Classroom Teacher
• Motivate and encourage pupils to reach their full potential
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers
• Use ICT confidently to support learning and admin tasks
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current development
Make a difference. Start your journey in education with Moorings Way Infant School.
What the school offers its staff
Meon Infant School, Meon Junior School and Moorings Way Infant School have joined forces to become Meon Way Federation. We have a highly motivated and talented team and children are encouraged to become confident, caring and articulate and to use their abilities to the full. We provide an atmosphere, which enables the children to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and practical abilities.
“Staff all enjoy working here and agree that leaders are considerate of staff’s well-being”– Ofsted
Meon Way Federation is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
There are five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth who benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities.
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts:Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.