Teaching Assistant Apprentice

General duties including:  

Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning Reflect on their own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs

Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College via day-release where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer You will undertake the Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1 You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a teacher of the future!

Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Employer Description:
At Epworth Primary Academy everyone works together using the Epworth Primary Mindset, a set of values that we have all agreed together to help us to be successful in our lives. The Epworth Primary Mindset expects Excellence for All and for pupils to be Respectful, Honest and Kind in all that they do. Epworth Primary Academy began life as Epworth County Primary School, which opened on its current site in 1982 in the historic town of Epworth on the Isle of Axholme. There has been a primary school in the village since 1711. In 2012, the school academised and shortly afterwards, in 2013, joined Isle Education Trust. The academy has the capacity to take approximately 340 pupils from age 3 (in nursery) to age 11.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Between 8:30am- 3:30pm

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