Apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Red Hall Primary School)

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Attend training sessions as appropriate, this may include off-site training days Undertake responsibility for improving your own practice Raise pupil achievement by supporting the class teacher & EYFS team to develop outstanding EYFS practice Under supervision, to assist with the physical management & personal care needs for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (including basic First Aid, where appropriate) Work with individual and groups of children to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence Establish constructive relationships with parents & carers, promoting the school’s policies Establish rapport & respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model & setting high expectations Supervise & provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their access to learning resources Promote inclusion & acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other & to engage in activities led by the teacher Support the implementation of IEPs, Behaviour Plans, personal care programmes, curriculum planning and assessment Evaluate learning & provide feedback to the teacher / parent / agency as needed To follow the instructions of the class teachers & Early Years Teaching Assistants with planning, delivery & evaluation of differentiated Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school protocols & school behaviour policies Contribute towards resourcing teaching, by developing & making resources as necessary for children in the class or year group Listen to children read, read stories & tell stories to individuals or groups of children Work with pupils on programmes linked to local & national curriculum and learning strategies Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities & achievement as directed Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, to learn to undertake pupil record keeping as requested Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, to assist with the collation of pupil reports as requested by the teacher.  Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities & develop pupils’ competence & independence in its use Maintain a purposeful, orderly & supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans Clear away resources & materials after lessons Assist with the display of pupils’ work in the classroom & around school Prepare, maintain & use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity & assist pupils in their use Undertake routine administrative tasks Comply with policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding & data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person Contribute to the overall work, smooth running & ethos of the school Appreciate & support the role of other people in the team Attend and participate in meetings as required Participate in the school’s Performance Management process Accompany teaching staff & pupils on visits, trips & out-of-school activities as required & take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher

Training:

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Early Years Educators Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid Functional Skills in maths and English (as required)

Training will take place periodically at our training centre (DL1 5AJ).  Here you will learn the theory and practical elements of the course, gaining the knowledge and developing skills to complete the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

This post could lead on to full-time employment opportunities within the school or with an external employer.

Employer Description:
Red Hall Primary School offers education to children between the ages of 2 – 11 years of age. Our school motto is ‘Believe and Achieve’. Red Hall Primary is a school where ALL children no matter what their home situations or academic levels are given the skills to ‘believe’ in themselves and to ‘achieve’ their very best. The school is at the heart of the community. We support our families in many different ways and believe partnership is at our core. Creating strong links with parents and carers gives our children the best possible start to their educational success. The school is on a journey to improve, not only itself, but the lives of all of its stakeholders, offering them the best opportunities to succeed in the future. We want our children to have the best possible start in life and go onto achieve well during their ongoing educational life.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, including training days

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,Physical fitness