Teaching Assistant Apprentice Ysgol Hyfryd

Ysgol Maes Hyfryd based in Flintshire, North Wales is a dedicated team of staff and governors strongly committed to making a high quality specialist provision catering for pupils with a wide range of severe and complex needs.

This is a very happy, vibrant school where all children will be given the opportunity of learning in a caring, stimulating environment.

As a team of staff and governors we are committed to providing for all of our children an education of the highest possible quality whilst also catering for varied individual needs where we build on skills needed for their future place in society. In order to provide the pupils with these opportunities we invest a great deal of time and positive commitment into the curriculum development and training, pupil inspired specialist resources and raising standards.

Duties include:
This apprenticeship role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working within a school environment while undertaking a **Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification**. The apprentice will work under the direction of teachers and school staff to support pupils’ learning, well-being, and development.

The role involves:

- Supporting **teaching and learning activities** in the classroom.
- Working with **individual pupils or small groups**, including those with **additional learning needs (ALN)**.
- Assisting in the preparation of learning materials and maintaining an **engaging classroom environment**.
- Encouraging pupils’ **literacy, numeracy, and communication skills**.
- Providing support during **break times, extra-curricular activities, and school trips**.
- Helping pupils with **personal care needs** (e.g., toileting, feeding, mobility) under supervision.
- Developing **professional relationships** with teachers, staff, and pupils.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:

- **Supporting Learning & Development**_
- _Work under the direction of the _**class teacher**_ _to assist in lesson delivery and learning activities._
- _**Prepare and organise**_ _learning materials before and after lessons._
- _Provide _**one-to-one and small group**_ _support to pupils, including those with _**additional learning needs (ALN)**_._
- _Assist with _**literacy, numeracy, and communication**_ _skill development._
- _Support pupils in following _**Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Plans**_ _under teacher guidance._
- **Classroom & Pupil Support**_
- _Help maintain a _**safe, tidy, and engaging learning environment**_._
- _Support in _**managing pupil behaviour**_ _following school policies._
- _Assist pupils during _**transitions between lessons and activities**_._
- _Provide _**personal care support**_ _where required (e.g., toileting, feeding, mobility)._
- **Supervision & Extra-Curricular Support**_
- _Supervise and engage with pupils during _**break times, lunch, and outdoor activities**_._
- _Accompany staff and pupils on _**educational visits and school trips**_, ensuring their _**safety and engagement**_._
- _Promote _**positive social interactions**_ _and support pupils’ _**emotional and social development**_._
- **Professional Development & Training**_
- _Fully engage with the _**apprenticeship programme**_, attending training and completing assignments._
- _Learn from experienced staff and develop _**best practices in teaching support**_._
- _Gain a _**comprehensive understanding of school policies**_, including safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality._
- _Work towards achieving a _**Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification**_._
- **Communication & Teamwork**_
- _Build _**professional relationships**_ _with teachers, staff, and pupils._
- _Provide _**feedback**_ _to teachers on pupils' progress and engagement._
- _Communicate effectively with _**staff, parents, and carers**_, as appropriate._
- _Participate in _**meetings and discussions**_ _regarding pupils' learning and well-being_

Essential Criteria:

- _A _**strong interest**_ _in working in an educational setting._
- _A _**willingness to learn**_ _and undertake professional training._
- _A commitment to _**completing the apprenticeship**_ _and gaining the qualification._
- _Good _**communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills**_._
- _A _**professional and responsible**_ _approach to working with children._
- _Full adherence to _**school safeguarding and conduct policies**_._

Desirable Criteria:

- _A _**genuine interest**_ _in working with children and supporting their learning and development._
- _A _**caring, patient, and professional approach**_
- _Good _**communication and teamwork skills**_
- _The ability to _**follow instructions and work collaboratively**_._
- _A _**positive and proactive**_ _attitude towards learning and self-development._
- _A commitment to _**safeguarding and professional conduct**_ _in line with school policies._
- _Willingness to develop knowledge and skills through _**training, mentoring, and hands-on experie