Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The duties will depend on your experience and training. Generally, you'll need to:

Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one guide and monitor pupil progress Help with the planning of some lessons Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset Create art displays of pupils' artwork Provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips Help with extracurricular activity such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or lunchtime duties Supervise other support staff Coordinate specific areas of teaching support once you have the right level of experience

Training:

The apprentice will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College, once a week for their learning. This will be term time only. 

Training Outcome:

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Employer Description:
The Tynings Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in Staple Hill, Bristol

Working Hours :
30-hours per week 8.30 am - 3.30 pm Monday to Friday with a 1-hour unpaid lunchbreak, term time only to exclude/include INSET days (39-weeks)

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