Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Vulnerable Children - Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Derby City Council
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School wishes to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, who will work closely with the Headteacher to further support our most vulnerable children, including those who may have a social worker. We are looking for someone who has an understanding of the challenges that vulnerable children may face.
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£17,662.32 a year
Working week
You will be required to be flexible and work from 07:30 and until 18:00 on some days, as agreed with the school, depending on the school’s needs. 30-minute lunch break per day.
Expected duration
1 Year 6 Months
Possible start date
19-10-2026
Date posted
28-09-2026
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
2000055753
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Support children with their learning and development, both individually and in small groups, under the guidance of teaching staff.
- Build positive relationships with children and support those who may face additional barriers to learning.
- Help provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment, following safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
- Assist with planning, preparing and delivering learning activities, resources and educational visits.
- Support children's confidence, independence, social skills and emotional wellbeing.
- Observe and monitor children's progress, maintaining records and providing feedback to teachers.
- Adapt learning activities and resources to meet the needs of individual children.
- Support personalised learning plans, interventions and therapy programmes where required.
- Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating.
- Administer first aid or medication, and support children's health and welfare needs, following agreed procedures and training.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to support children's development and wellbeing.
- Contribute to staff meetings, training and professional development activities.
- Support the wider life of the school through events, activities and other duties as required.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Full-time employment.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Presentation skills Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Alvaston Infant and Nursery school has happy and dedicated staff who are committed to the children and each other. As a result, they work extremely closely, care for one another and support every member of our school family to be the best that they can be.
Friendly families with huge hearts.
A supportive, knowledgeable Governing Body, who are fully immersed in school life and who will always make time to listen.
Excellent opportunities for you to develop professionally, through the close supervision and mentoring of our talented staff.
The chance to be a part of a very special team who recognise that everyone has a part to play in our journey to achieve the very best for our school and the community that we serve.
Employer
Derby City Council
https://www.alvastoni.derby.sch.uk/
Address
Elvaston Lane
Alvaston
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Teaching assistant (level 3)
