Apprentice Teaching Assistant- Hill Top Primary Academy,Wakefield,WF3 1HD

Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters  Supervise and support pupils, both individually and in small groups, ensuring their safety and access to learning
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Encourage pupils to understand instructions and act independently as appropriate Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work Be aware of pupil problems / progress / achievements and report to the teacher as agreed Undertake pupil record keeping e.g. recording assessments as requested Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate Gather / report information from / to parents / carers as directed
Provide clerical / administrative support - photocopying, typing, filing etc Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies - literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed Prepare and maintain equipment / resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their us Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Any other duties commensurate with the post

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT if required ERR - Employment Rights and Responsibilities PLTS - Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Alongside the Apprenticeship qualification for the Teaching Assistant, you will gain valuable work experience within the setting to enable knowledge, skills, and behaviours to develop

Training Outcome:
For the successful candidate there may be ongoing employment and further progression available Leodis Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Employer Description:
Hill Top Primary Academy is a one-form entry community school in West Ardsley, part of Leodis Academies Trust. We are proud to be known as a caring and inclusive school and value the close community feeling of being one-form entry. Children are at the heart of everything we do. We nurture them to become the very best that they can be. We work hard to instil a sense of pride and respect so that our children are well-rounded citizens of the future. We want our pupils to enjoy the challenge of understanding new ideas and acquiring new skills; to develop lively, enquiring minds and intellectual curiosity. We have a highly committed, friendly staff who work together as a team and believe that education is a partnership with parents. In a locality rich with educational resources on our doorstep, we visit the local woods where we value the teaching of outdoor learning and the teaching of Forest School. We hope you find what you are looking for on our website. If you are considering Hill Top Primary for your child’s education, please have a look at our prospectus, alternatively we pride ourselves on the warm welcome we extend to all visitors, so why not make an appointment to come along and experience this for yourself? We look forward to meeting you. Joanne Lancaster

Working Hours :
You will be working 35 hours per week, term time to cover the opening times of the school hours. To be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience