Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Assisting pupils in the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills. Assisting pupils to make progress across all subject areas. Working with pupils on an individual or group basis as required by the class teacher. Assist in offsite visits. Aid pupils with special needs to access all subjects of the national curriculum and encourage their independence as learners. Ensure pupils understand instructions. Motivate and encourage pupils to behave well in and around school. Acquaint themselves with the support materials in and around the school for individual pupil or group use. Assist the teacher in developing a supportive and trusting relationship with other adults and children. Promote and reinforce pupil self-esteem through praise and encouragement. Be sensitive to the general welfare and care of all pupils within the school, drawing areas of concern to the attention of the class teacher. Support children at lunchtime. Pre-school, break time.

Training:

Apprentices will attend 6-weekly on-campus activity days alongside training in the workplace both on and off-the-job. A college instructor-mentor will visit apprentices in the workplace regularly to complete observations, professional discussions and discuss progress. 

Training Outcome:

There is potential for permanent employment at Westwood College or across the wider Talentum Learning Trust, which many schools in the area are part of, on the successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
We are a Secondary School in Leek, Staffordshire with students from year 9 to year 13. Westwood College is part of The Talentum Learning Trust.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week. Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:30. Friday, 08:30 - 16:00. Half hour unpaid lunch each day. The working hours will also include time to complete training/attend college as required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Reliable,An interest in the industry,Ability to learn from peers,A desire to learn