Teaching Assistant Apprentice at St Nicholas CE Primary Academy

The position will encompass work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

TAs deliver individual and small group teaching and apply a range of strategies to support learners of different abilities under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher. Teaching Assistants may support learners with special educational needs and disabilities and learners with social, emotional, and mental health vulnerabilities.

You will work under the instruction/guidance of senior/teaching staff to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching and to help raise standards of achievement for all pupils. You will be supported to develop your own skills and confidence in working with children of different ages to deliver an exciting and varied curriculum.

Main Duties:

Helping individual pupils and small groups to complete work assigned by the teacher. Supervising children, including on school trips and during school events like sports days. Getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away any equipment or materials afterwards – keeping the area tidy. Helping teachers to manage children's behaviour in the classroom and helping children to stay on task during lessons. Looking after pupils who have to be taken out of the classroom, perhaps because they feel upset or unwell. Providing verbal feedback to the adult leading the class on assessment and progress. Ensuring safeguarding procedures are strictly followed to provide a safe and healthy environment for pupils. Creating displays of children's work in the classroom or around the school. Changing reading books, photocopying learning, collating resources. Supporting other adults with managing playtimes and lunchtime supervision. Using school-based systems such as BROMCOM (Training will be provided).

At the end of your apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification as well as valuable work experience working within the role of a teaching assistant. To enable you to achieve this you will have 4 hours per week study time and online training support.

Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard:

English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required Preparation for End Point Assessment Work based and tutor supported online training https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1 

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate there are good future prospects with opportunities in teaching assistant support within the school or across the Trust.

Employer Description:
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, (part of Aquila Multi Academy Trust), is situated in the heart of New Romney, set in beautiful surroundings, and is well resourced to meet the needs of its 15 classes and 400 children, in this well-maintained school judged Good with Outstanding features by OFSTED (May 2019). We have a committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to reach their potential by providing them a stable, caring environment where children are happy to attend and are stimulated and keen to learn while developing their potential. We cater for a wide range of abilities encouraging all children to achieve at their highest level. Our church school status means we have a strong Christian ethos and links to St Nicholas Church in New Romney which enriches both our collective worship and school values. We are fortunate to have on-site an outstanding private nursery, which provides breakfast and an after-school club within the school, and a Children's Centre. We have a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) sited within the mainstream academy for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition. New Romney is an ancient Cinque Port situated in rural Kent, with excellent road links to Ashford (20 minutes) and Folkestone (30 minutes).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm daily 38 weeks per year - term time only 38 weeks per year with an additional 5.6 weeks leave (not in term time)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Able to follow instructions,Flexibility,Willing to learn,Respect confidentiality,Proactive,Act professionally,Punctual,Sense of humour,Resilient,Positive attitude,Enthusiastic,Encouraging