Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Duties will include:

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, breaktime and lunchtime duties to be worked within a working hour pattern as directed

Training:

This is done in the workplace, no day release to Macclesfield College. 

Training Outcome:

There may be a full-time position available upon successfully completing this apprenticeship role.

Employer Description:
The school has a rich heritage and a good reputation locally and beyond. The main building was built originally as a private residence, but has been the heart of a successful school since 1921. Having been through several transitions, not least the addition of New Hall in 1963, Westwood became a 14-18 comprehensive High School in 1980 and remains so today. Admitting students into Year 9, Westwood College maintains a Pupil admission number of 200 and is regularly over subscribed. Based in two main buildings affectionately known as Old Hall and New Hall with seven mobile classrooms and a separate up to date English block the school has accommodation for up to 900 students.

Working Hours :
37 hours of a 37 hour contract, 45.28 pay weeks: term time plus six Inset days. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patient,Caring,Polite