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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – Chalkwell Hall Junior School
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain essential skills and develop professionally while working alongside caring educators to support children’s learning and well-being. If you are passionate about education and eager to launch a career in this field, this opportunity awaits you!
Key Details
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Salary: £8 per hour (progressive to National Minimum Wage after 12 months completion)
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Working hours:
- Monday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Total: **32 hours per week (term-time only, 25 hours in class, 7 hours at Our Conkers Breakfast and After School Club)
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Location: London Road, Chalkwell, Leigh-on-Sea (SS9 3NL)
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Apprenticeship Overview:
- Duration: 16 months (assigned to complete Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification).
- Training Delivery: Online/remote via LMP Education, a nationally-rated 1st best UK training provider.
- Key to developing both classroom and academic support expertise.
About the Role
You will support the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Extended School Clubs Manager, and Teachers by performing non-teaching tasks, working across multiple areas to enhance classroom practice and child welfare.
Core Responsibilities
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Support for Pupils
- Independently assist with individual children or small groups in social and academic curriculum activities under teacher guidance.
- Meet children’s personal needs, including social/health training, emotional support, and basic first aid.
- Bolster children’s confidence in learning through structured engagement.
Support for Teacher(s) and Extended School Club Manager
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of teaching resources, aides, and apparatus.
- Engage in curriculum reinforcement and supervised playtime activities.
- Act as a liaison between students, teachers, and families during planned lessons and events.
Support for the School
- Supervise children in extracurricular setting (outdoor education, dining areas, playfields, etc.).
- Uphold strict confidentiality and school policies during all work-related interactions.
Curriculum Inclusion and Beyond
- Participate in special educational needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) integration activities where relevant.
- Follow Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Inclusion Manager, or Teacher directives to ensure dynamic and relevant classroom support.
Requirements
- Hold GCSE qualifications in English & Maths at grade C/4 or higher.
- Demonstrate:
- Ambitious career development mindset
- Strong commitment to high-quality education opportunities beyond traditional classroom teaching
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple pupils’ needs with tact
- Clear communication (both written and verbal)
- Adaptability to support diverse pupil requirements
- Teamwork focus, leveraging collaboration for better student outcomes
- Core values: Approach challenges with passion for personal growth, resilience, and a readiness to embrace learning opportunities.
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About the Employer
Chalkwell Hall Junior School is part of Tenacitas Trust, a group dedicated to innovative and inclusive education. Embodying our shared motto “If we believe, we will achieve,” we empower students to flourish through a rich array of learning experiences and unwavering academic nurture.
Our Values:
- Respect, Responsibility, Resilience
- Co-operation, Creativity, and Enquiry as foundational principles of school life.
Our dynamic school community thrives on: ✅ Happy, confident, and resilient pupils ✅ High-quality educational outcomes across all subjects ✅ Learner-centred engagement, translating child-centric learning into problem-solving excellence.
Daily commitment: Ensuring every child receives an exceptional educational experience, with strong support from both staff and parents.
LMP-EDUTA skills-backed qualification awaits candidates passionate about making a difference!
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