Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

In this role you will be working in the primary school supporting the team you will work under the direction of the Leaders to provide a safe, high quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment.

The apprenticeship involves working from instructions, but making minor decisions involving the use of initiative. Problems are referred to a supervisor / manager. Little close supervision is necessary beyond that provided by working arrangements and methods.

Duties for this role will include:

To assist with the planning of the curriculum. To help set up the learning environment for the daily programme and help tidy away at the end of the session, ensuring that all equipment is clean and safe at all times. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met. Advise the Leaders/Managers of any concerns regarding the welfare of the children, safeguarding, parents/carers or the safety of the equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. To be aware of any special needs a child may have and to familiarise oneself with relevant play and learning plans. To advise children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation. To attend staff meetings. To attend parent’s evenings. To attend training courses. To respect confidentiality and any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job. To keep up to date with current good practice. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Pre-school Leaders/Managers, in accordance with the Pre-school business plans/objectives. To effectively communicate with parents/carers. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post. In line with corporate standards the successful candidate will act at all times in accordance with appropriate legislation and regulations, codes of practice, the provisions of Horizon Multi Academy Trust’s constitution and its policies and procedures.

Work within the requirements of the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, performance standards, safe systems of work and procedures. Undertake all duties with due regard to the corporate equalities policy and relevant legislation.

Training:

On our 15-18-month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:

Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications) End-Point Assessment (EPA)

You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.

Training Outcome:

There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
We are very proud of our reputation in ensuring children are equipped very well academically but also confident to meet the challenges they will meet in their futures. Elburton is an Academy and has received 2 Outstanding judgements from OFSTED. We are also a lead teaching school with the Devon Teaching School Partnership and a National Support School.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working between the hours of 08:45 and 16:30. Hours may change slightly to assist with breakfast clubs and after school clubs.

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