PURPOSE OF THE POST 
Receive experiences and support in the workplace to complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in the field of education and children 
To support learning in special schools and support young people to develop skills in schools and in the community 
Ensuring that the people of Gwynedd are central to everything we do
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNCTIONS 
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MAIN DUTIES 
Overview  
This is a new apprenticeship offered by Cyngor Gwynedd and one that does not follow a traditional route. There is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join us to receive experiences of working as a classroom assistant in the field of special education and youth work together.  
As an apprentice in the field of special education and youth service, you will receive various experiences of working in the classroom and in the community.  
 
All Gwynedd Council apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following:  
 
The right behavior and attitude  
Do your best in the day to day work and the qualification  
Contribute towards the success of the Council  
Working effectively as part of a team  
Communicate effectively 
Be ready to learn new things  
Understand exactly what is needed to work for the Council 
 
 
Here is an overview of the main duties of the job:​  
Supporting individual pupils and groups of pupils, including those with additional learning needs 
Supporting staff to accompany pupils on trips and activities outside the school 
Establish a good relationship with the pupils 
Provide feedback to pupils with guidance from the teacher 
Work with the teacher to create a good learning environment 
Support the Youth Worker to deliver projects and activities to young people in their communities 
Support the Youth Worker to identify the interests and needs of young people 
Support the Youth Worker to develop sessions, projects, events and activities 
Support the Youth Worker to offer different learning experiences to young people 
Take part in other training and learning activities 
 
As a Cyngor Gwynedd member of staff, you have the following responsibilities:  
  
Responsibility for self-development.   
Ensure that the Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy are followed  
Follow the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.   
Responsible for managing information and to ensure that personal information is treated appropriately    
Commit to the Carbon Management Plan and encourage people to reduce the Council’s Carbon Footprint  
Responsibility to report any suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 
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