Apprentice Teaching Assistant at The Priory Primary School

As a member of the school's learning support team, your main jobs and duties will consist of:

Support to pupils:

1:1 support to pupils with complex and profound multiple learning difficulties To facilitate the pupil’s development and skills in the use of resources including IT To maintain pupils’ interests and motivation Assisting pupils with dress/changing for activities/ personal hygiene To support individual/group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement Care and welfare of pupils to include toileting and feeding as required Escorting pupils around school premises

Support to School:

Contact and links with those with parental responsibility during the working day, as part of the normal consultative and educational process To maintain school policies and procedures Preparation of rooms, equipment and displays Maintain school routine To promote high standards of behaviour throughout school in accordance with the Behaviour Policy Support the ethos of school Maintenance of safe environment Support with play and lunch time duties

Support to Teachers:

Contact with parents as part of normal consultative and educational process, e.g. parent’s evenings To deliver pre-planned programmes of work Planning and organisation of activities for children and support to teachers in the completion of assessment and other pupil records Undertaking duties on a rota basis during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks To assist the teacher with supervision of pupils on school trips/visits Keeping materials and equipment in tidy/safe manner Liaison with teachers and other staff to obtain, exchange and record information on pupils in accordance with school policy Support the supervision of individuals/groups of pupils

Support with Curriculum:

To assist in the teaching of the curriculum Support to teachers in the assessment and monitoring of pupils, in accordance with school policy To support individual/ group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement and to respond appropriately to pupils Participation in working groups on curriculum matters Involvement in planning meetings Attendance at staff meetings and appropriate training sessions as required Development and preparation of curriculum materials

It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the School's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.

You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy, the Equality Standard and obligations under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.

The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the school's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Training:
As well as working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues Sandwell apprentices also participate in our bespoke 'Skills Academy' for apprentices In addition to a workplace mentor you will receive support throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated mentor from the Council's Apprenticeships team

Training Outcome:
The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, Shifts to be confirmed by employer.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Motivational,Professional,Mature,Flexible,Willing to learn,Outgoing