Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

Motivating pupils to achieve beyond their potential. Supporting and encouraging pupils in their schoolwork. Encouraging children to communicate. Helping children to understand instructions. Ensuring pupils feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities. Listening to children read, reading to them and telling them stories. Looking after vulnerable children who require a dedicated person to manage their physical needs, including their hygiene. Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks. Supporting children during social activities, outings, and sports events. Helping children prepare for activities, such as Physical Education (PE), Forest School. Helping children during therapy sessions. Supervising group activities. Assisting teachers to plan learning activities, prepare learning materials, complete records, and carry out administrative tasks. Supporting teachers in managing class behaviour. Following a child’s care plan. Supervising pupils in the playground. Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons. Taking part in training.

Training:

This Apprenticeship consists of a mixture of blended learning in the workplace and optional drop in sessions at Loughborough College for additional support.

Training Outcome:

Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor.

Employer Description:
Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is a large, vibrant and successful church school where children thrive both academically and socially, through a rich and exciting variety of educational experiences. Our children excel and develop a love of learning linked by our underlying School Values. Our excellent staff team are committed and dedicated to ensuring that each and every child achieves, within a happy caring and stimulating environment. We have strong team of over 100 teachers and support staff.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience