Greystoke School has a harmonious and inclusive atmosphere, where children are encouraged to flourish, excel and have their achievements celebrated. Staff work collaboratively with parents and pupils, creating a positive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
About Greystoke Primary School
Greystoke Primary School is a happy, purposeful community and the passion for learning. We share an ambition to be the best we can be. This happens through working in partnership with parents in developing children’s confidence and resilience.
Visitors are struck by our harmonious and stimulating school in which all children are inspired, encouraged to flourish and excel and every child’s achievements celebrated.
We value academic achievement, encourage excellence but appreciate that other qualities are equally likely to lead to success later in life. Our pupils broaden their horizons through the rich curriculum as well as the wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Greystoke School is a special place. Children have been educated here for the last 180 years. They enjoy being here and are extremely proud of the school they belong to.
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A Supportive and Purposeful Community
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A Focus on Development and Learning
The school places strong emphasis on inspiring learning, confidence and resilience in all pupils - and this extends to staff development too. You’ll be part of a setting that values high standards, professional growth and continuous improvement within a rich, engaging curriculum.
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Inclusive Values and a Rights-Respecting Ethos
Greystoke School is committed to creating a safe, respectful and nurturing space for children and staff. It is actively engaged with the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award, reinforcing respect for children’s rights and promoting a culture that values diversity, wellbeing and responsible citizenship.
About the role
Greystoke Primary School is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their Key Stage 2 team from September. This opportunity is open to qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants who are ready to progress into a more specialist role within school.
Alongside their day-to-day role, the successful candidate will complete the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship. This is a higher-level qualification designed for experienced TAs who are supporting pupils with additional needs. The programme develops advanced knowledge of areas such as SEND, behaviour, intervention strategies and working in partnership with teachers and families. Training is delivered alongside employment, allowing the apprentice to apply new learning directly within the classroom.
Within Key Stage 2, the apprentice will support pupils with additional needs, working closely with the class teacher and wider school team to deliver targeted support and structured interventions. This role is suited to someone confident in the classroom, organised, and committed to improving outcomes for pupils who require additional support.
Greystoke Primary School is a supportive setting that values professional development and high standards. The apprentice will play an important role in the school team while developing their expertise through this advanced qualification.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2
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Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
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Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND
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Contributing to planning and adapting activities to meet pupil needs
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Monitoring and recording pupil progress
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Working in partnership with teachers, SENCO and parents where appropriate
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Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion across the classroom
Your future career with us
On successful completion of the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you will be qualified to take on more advanced responsibilities within school. This may include leading interventions, supporting complex needs, contributing to provision planning, or taking on wider inclusion responsibilities.
This role is a strong progression step for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking to build long-term career development within education.
Training & Development
This Level 5 apprenticeship is expected to last a period of 21 months. You will attend live tutor led sessions 1 day a month via Zoom and participate in online interactive learning via our bespoke innovative platform OLLIE. Your Tutor will also visit you in the workplace for 1-2-1 Tutor sessions during the programme.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grades 4/C or equivalent are desirable, however if you do not already hold these grades we can support you to complete Level 2 functional skills alongside your course.
You must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early years Educator qualification (or equivalent) to be eligible for this apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships are open to everyone of all ages, so perhaps you have just left school and would like to get straight into work? Maybe you are a working parent looking for a change? Or perhaps you are looking for a career break and want to retrain and start something totally new! All applications are welcome.
Register your interest today!
Our friendly team is happy to answer any questions you have about this role, the apprenticeship programme, or the recruitment process. Simply fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
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