Seaton Valley Federation of Schools

Elsdon Avenue

Seaton Delaval

Tyne and Wear

NE25 0BP 

0191 237 1505

Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant 

30 hours per week Monday to Friday 

Minimum Wage

Effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a key priority across the Seaton Valley Federation of Schools in order to help all students to achieve their full potential.  

This role is  within a team of Teaching Assistants who work across our schools, working under the direction of the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher SEND/Disadvantaged. We are looking for an apprentice to join Whytrig Middle School, working with students aged between 9 and 13 years old.

Learning support staff provide support in the classroom and help to make a difference to learning in our schools. You will play a vital role in the classroom by ensuring pupils get the most out of their lessons and reach their full potential. You will help them learn, monitor work and help raise their self esteem. You will need to be very resilient and dedicated to the wellbeing of our young people.

Duties may involve supporting an individual or a group of pupils with a particular assignment, or providing invaluable general support to the teacher in the classroom, which makes the work very rewarding.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete a level 3 qualification with one day per week on day release.

You will have good numeracy and literacy skills and be comfortable working with students. You must be reliable and punctual, friendly and polite, be proactive with the ability to show initiative and have the desire to develop in the role. You will also need to be able to form effective relationships with staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

Further information about all of our current vacancies is available at www.svf.org.uk/vacancies