Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Hindhayes Infant School - Street
Deliver and prepare learning support individually and in groups through a range of tasks.
Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general and specific learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level.
Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set.
Seek to ensure the promotion and reinforcement of pupils’ self-esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behaviour and to guide pupils to become independent learners.
To provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school.
To develop an understanding of and provide for pupils’ specific personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment. This may include providing some direct personal care, support and assistance to the pupil in respect of toileting, eating, mobility and dispensing medication.
To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs.
To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise students undertaking off-site activities.
To liaise with parents and other professional agencies in support of pupils’ needs.
To supervise pupils in designated areas of the school during the midday break and to ensure their safety, welfare, continued development and general conduct through appropriate application of the school’s policies and procedures.
To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate
To assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the development of learning strategies.To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy and use IT systems for administration and educational purposes.
To contribute to systems for review and recording of pupils’ progress, both academic and social.
Training:
Teaching assistant Level 3 qualification (A level)
Functional skills in maths, English
Delivery method of training to be confirmed
End-Point Assessment (EPA) - in addition to the Diploma, apprentices will be working towards achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours for the teaching assistant standard. This is achieved on completion of an externally assessed end point assessment
Learners will need to complete a portfolio of evidence to support this and the EPA consists of the following activities: practical observation with questions & answers, professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.
Training Outcome:
Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available.
Employer Description:
At Hindhayes, we believe success is based on the partnerships between pupils, staff, and the parent community. We endeavour to enrich and develop each child to be a successful individual that will become an active community citizen of the future. Its character and ethos remain based on Christian traditions and principles. The School enjoys strong and well-founded links with the community and is a long-established source of pride within the town. Its building is centred around an attractive quadrangle which stands in extensive grounds dating from 1928. The classrooms are light and airy with stimulating displays to support the children’s learning and achievement.
Working Hours :
08:45 - 15:00 daily, with ½ hour lunch break. Term time only.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Literacy skills,Hard working,Friendly, kind and caring,Observe and monitor progress,Ability to maintain records