Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Each day will be different, however the main duties will remain the same and you will receive training and support to enable you to assist in carrying out the following:

Provide support for pupils:

Attend to their personal needs/personal care Build positive relationships and interact with pupils Promote the inclusion & acceptance of all pupils

Provide support for the teacher:

Assist with the display of pupils work in the classroom Assist with the learning activities Promote positive pupil behaviour Provide admin support

Support for the curriculum:

Support the use of IT in learning activities Develop pupil’s competence & independence in its use Prepare, maintain & use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity & assist pupils in their use

Support for the school:

Be aware & comply with policies & procedures relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality & data protection Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Attend & participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training & other learning activities and performance Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities Any other duties that may be commensurate with the role

Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

Level 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required) As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant your role will be to provide support to teachers, pupils and support for the curriculum and school You will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching / senior staff to undertake work /care / support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom The apprenticeship will be delivered through a day release programme at our training centre in Sheffield to support the learning in the workplace

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role should a vacancy arise.

Employer Description:
Bents Green is a specialist secondary school for students with Autism and other communication difficulties. Many of our students have complex needs. Bents Green School have some new and exciting opportunities and are currently seeking enthusiastic apprentices. No day is the same at Bents Green and the students bring personality, surprise and variety to our school. It can be a challenging environment to work in, and the successful candidates will demonstrate they are committed to this student group and have the resilience to start each day afresh with a smile. We are passionate about ensuring that all our students receive the best education possible, preparing them for adult life outside school and helping them to become respected and valued members of society. We are proud of the individuals that make our school community, and the successful candidates will value inclusivity and celebrate diversity. It is an exciting time to join us and support us with continuous development and change. We are proud of our students, and see the unique potential in each individual. Our staff are both dedicated and highly skilled and contribute to a very nurturing and kind school. We are proud to have been awarded the Trauma Informed Schools award, and building relationships with students and their families is central to our practice. Trauma Informed Practice has informed the development of our behaviour policy and practice, and any successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they share these values. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and supportive Apprentice Teaching Assistant with an interest in assisting students to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will join a team of talented and dedicated teaching assistants and will be supported by inspiring mentors who have extensive experience in supporting trainees. This post will suit someone who is thinking of a career in education and candidates must possess a minimum of grade 4 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Working Hours :
Monday 8.30-3.45 Tuesday 8.45-3.45 Wednesday 8.45-5pm Thursday 8.45-3.45 Friday 8.45-3.45 30 minutes lunch each day

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience