Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Ryders Green 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 pupil with complex and profound multiple learning needs.  To facilitate the pupil’s development and skills in the use of resources, including IT.  To maintain pupils’ interests and motivation in their learning and development.  Assisting pupils with dress/changing for activities/ personal hygiene.  To support individual/group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement.  To support pupils with specific support programmes, e.g., speech and language. To support pupils with their personal and social skills, including during break times and lunchtimes.  Care and welfare of pupils, include toileting and feeding as required.  Escorting pupils around school premises. 

Support to School: 

Liaise with parents and carers; ensuring there is good communication between home and school.  To consistently adhere to all school policies, procedures, and school routines.  Preparation of rooms, equipment and displays.  To promote high standards of behaviour throughout school in accordance with the Behaviour Policy.  Support and promote the ethos of school.  Maintenance of safe environment and follow all health and safety procedures. 

Support to Teachers:

To deliver pre-planned programmes of work and interventions.  
Planning and organisation of activities for children and supporting teachers in the completion of assessment and other pupil records.  Undertaking duties during dinner time and break.  To assist the teacher with supervision of pupils on school trips/visits.  Keeping rooms, materials, and equipment in a 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 at all times. 

Support with Curriculum: 

To assist in the teaching of the curriculum, and group/individual programmes.  Support 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 teams/working groups on curriculum and wider school matters.  Involvement in meetings, such as planning, SEN etc...  Attendance of some staff meetings and appropriate training sessions.  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. 

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 :
32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Exact times to be confirmed.

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