Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Teaching and learning

Develop an understanding of students’ learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content and achieve the learning objectives. Help students to develop independent learning skills and to manage their own learning. Work in partnership with teachers to plan and deliver high quality lessons, and assess students' learning. Deliver individual and small group targeted interventions within clearly defined parameters, in partnership with teachers. Develop positive relationships with students and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the academy's behaviour policy. Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all students in line with the academy's policy and procedures.

 

Working with others

Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral staff, the SENDCO and parents/carers to support all students’ learning. Monitor students’ responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and provide feedback to teaching staff as required. Support teachers to develop a stimulating and safe learning environment. Support teachers in the preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of students. Support teachers to look after students on trips and out of school activities as required. Contribute to the wider school community through completion of any school related duties throughout the working day.

Training:

As part of our continued commitment to professional development, this role also offers the opportunity for anybody who does not currently hold a Teaching Assistant qualification to complete their level 3 ‘Initial Teaching Assistant Training’.

Your Trainer will meet with you in the workplace or online every 2-4 weeks. In between these meetings you will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer.

Training Outcome:
Due to operational requirements apprentices cannot be guaranteed a permanent job or higher level apprenticeship on completion of their apprenticeship Where a suitable permanent job or an advanced level apprenticeship opportunity becomes available in their training school or other trust schools, apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply for it and subject to satisfactory completion of their apprenticeship and suitable qualifications/experience will be guaranteed an interview

Employer Description:
Who is Lift Schools? Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. Our mission: 1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. 2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. 3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: 39 weeks per year (shifts to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Willing to learn,Ability to self-evaluate