Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Understand the need to provide feedback to support and facilitate an appropriate level of independence Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weaknesses, consolidate strengths and develop individualised expectations Recognise different stages of child development through school, eg: transition between key stages Recognise the importance of using appropriate technology to support learning Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on pupils’ participation, conceptual understanding and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of pupils Understand the school’s assessment procedures for benchmarking against targets set by the class teacher Be familiar with assessment materials An appropriate knowledge of the curriculum and context you are working in Understand current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, safeguarding policies, Prevent Strategy Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding Lead Understand the importance of first aid procedures, recording/reporting incidents and a broad knowledge of Health & Safety Policy Develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning Use appropriately varied vocabulary to ensure pupils’ understanding Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy. Deliver interventions in accordance with training given (RAG rating) Foster and encourage positive, effective, nurturing and safe learning environments inspiring pupils to take pride in and learn from their individual achievements Recognise, adapt and respond to all pupils encompassing SEN/emotional vulnerabilities, for example, use Makaton, visual timetables Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding Build appropriate relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, adults and stakeholders Comply with policy and procedures for sharing confidential information and know when and where to seek advice Implement current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, safeguarding policies, Prevent Strategy Undertake safeguarding training every 3 years Support pupils’ well-being whilst embedding the importance of online safety Contribute to a range of assessment processes and use information effectively for example: written records Use specific feedback to help pupils make progress Apply good subject knowledge to support accurate assessment Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding Contribute to a range of assessment processes and use information effectively for example: written records Use specific feedback to help pupils make progress Apply good subject knowledge to support accurate assessment Use school computer systems, including specialist software eg: online registration, intervention programmes and management information systems

Training:

You will study towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification via Woodspeen Training.

Specialist Teaching Assistant Tutors deliver training each week  (via Teams) Tasks and assessments are ongoing to check your understanding and progress throughout the apprenticeship Regular reviews are also conducted quarterly End Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation

Training Outcome:
A position within Tudhoe Learning Trust

Employer Description:
Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all the children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed at interview.

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