Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Tatworth Primary School, Chard

Working with specified groups (or individuals) to achieve the learning focus set by the classroom teacher, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning focus.  This involves understanding and respecting the learning styles and preferences of student/s and using this knowledge to support the students(s) when working on their own or in groups.

·         Providing care and support for the students

·         Promoting student well-being by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, developing their self-reliance and self-esteem and helping them to adjust to new settings

·         Contributing to the planning and evaluation of learning activities

·         Assisting the classroom teacher by implementing agreed learning activities

·         Providing feedback to students in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher

·         Supporting students to improve their English and maths skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum

·         Sharing your observations and support knowledge to contribute to the development and wellbeing of the student/s, including how well the activities achieved the learning objectives

·         Assisting in preparing and maintaining the learning environment

·         Working under the direction of the classroom teacher and SENCO to ensure that all learning resources and materials are available and ready for use when needed

·         Developing and maintaining working relationships with colleagues

·         Supporting teachers in managing class behaviour

This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Training Outcome:

Full time TA position if budgets allow.

Employer Description:
Our pupils are our most important consideration and we want school to be an enjoyable and exciting experience for them. School should be a place where pupils feel safe and secure, where they feel valued and cared for. Throughout their time at Tatworth, we focus on the learning behaviours of keeping going, respect, being motivated and engaged, taking responsibility, being a risk taker, team player and aiming high.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday, 8.30am-3.30-pm, Term time only

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Reliable,Enthusiastic