Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Supporting the pupils by providing pastoral support within the school environment Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teacher To contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety Accompanying teaching staff and pupil on visits and trips out of school Supporting the teacher by providing structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers Support the teacher in the development and implantation of individual education/behaviour plans Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers and pupils achievement, progress, and problems Supporting the curriculum Supporting the school by promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children you are responsible for Ensuring all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Functional Skills, if required

Training Outcome:
To be decided upon completion of apprenticeship Potential employment within the sector

Employer Description:
At Bridgtown we acknowledge the uniqueness of all children, their ability to be creative and challenged, to celebrate their diversity, interests, cultures, and talents. We have high expectations and challenge them to be confident, happy and reach their full potential. We aim to provide a secure, happy and welcoming learning environment that is inclusive of all pupils. We encourage children and their parents to take part, to be active, to take responsibility and contribute to the school community and work in partnership with us to help the children to achieve their goals. We believe in doing our best and having the courage to take risks and celebrate our success which will enable us to become successful and confident learners. We seek to meet our aims with a "Bridgtown Smile". This reflects our positive attitude to life, learning and relationships and is an important part of the ethos of the school. We see our school reflecting a society where the individuals, whatever their age or status act responsibly towards each other, praise each other, care for each other and act with a high degree of individual responsibility. We see our school as an inclusive community in which all members are valued.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.This includes 30 minutes of unpaid lunch.

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