Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Red Hall Primary School)

Main duties:

To attend training sessions as appropriate, this may include off-site training days To raise pupil achievement by supporting the class teacher to develop outstanding practice Under supervision, assist with the physical management and personal care needs for children To work with individual and groups of children to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence To establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the school’s policies To supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their access to learning resources To promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school protocols and school behaviour policies To contribute towards resourcing teaching, by developing and making resources as necessary for children in the class or year group To listen to children read, read stories and tell stories to individuals or groups of children To work with pupils on programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, recording achievement, progress and feeding back to the teacher To monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and achievement as directed To 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. This may involve data input To support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use To maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans To clear away resources and materials after lessons To assist with the display of pupils’ work in the classroom and around school To prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use To undertake routine administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock, reproducing work sheets for agreed activities To be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection, reporting all concerns to a nominated person To contribute to the overall work, smooth running and ethos of the school To appreciate and support the role of other people in the team To attend and participate in meetings as required To participate in the school’s Performance Management process

Training:

Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard 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,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness