Apprentice Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant Apprentice will be involved in general classroom support and involvement in the development, implementation and evaluation of pupils’ individual progress.

To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs To interact and respond positively to children To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team

All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible, co-operative way particularly when the occasion arises that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. Those additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work. 

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults).

Newton Burgoland Primary School shares a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

Training:
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Teaching Assistant Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA):

Portfolio based interview Practical observation

Delivery Method

Every other week (Friday PM) Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)

Training Outcome:
Higher Education Employment at the school is a strong possibility

Employer Description:
Newton Burgoland Primary school is a small village school. We pride ourselves on our traditional family ethos and focus on every child as an individual living in a diverse world. We are looking for someone to join our team who is approachable, keen to learn and up for a challenge. You must be willing to embrace all elements of working in a small school. We offer you a great place to work, a supportive staff team and amazing children.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. 30-minute unpaid lunch break (some flexibility and additional hours may be available).

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience