Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Under the overall direction of the headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved.

You will carry out all the professional duties of a Teaching Assistant as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be outstanding member of our school community.

Duties for this role will include:

Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning. Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate. Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of children’s work. Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed. Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc. Support and educate children on all elements of the school curriculum. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend relevant meetings as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times including before and after school and at lunchtimes. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

Training:

Over the 15-18 month apprenticeship, you will work towards the following:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge. Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications) You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out. Training will be one day a month at Plymouth Argyle.

Training Outcome:

There may be the potential for full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Shakespeare Primary School serves a school family of 420 pupils, from Reception to Year 6, within Honicknowle, Plymouth. We also have a nursery unit for three to four year olds, which has 52 part-time places (15 hours per week) and 10 full-time places, for pupils eligible for 30 hours of funding. We take 60 Reception pupils each year, who start with us in the year in which they become five years old. Shakespeare Primary School is part of the Learning Academies Trust. Together, we share commitments that every child deserves an outstanding education, that schools work most effectively when they work together and that every school in our Trust is unique and should serve the needs of its own local community. In addition, we share the aim that we will not let social disadvantage be an obstacle to success. We know that with great leadership, inspirational teaching, caring pastoral support and hard work, every child in every school can succeed.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. Hours may change slightly to assist with after school clubs and lunchtime duties. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience