Teaching Assistant Apprentice

General duties including:  

Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning Reflect on their own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners Support or lead enrichment activities, for example, visits, out-of-school activities and in-school clubs

Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College via day-release, where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer You will undertake the Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1 You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a teacher of the future!

Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Employer Description:
We are a school in a rural community and, as our motto ‘Where Young Minds Shine’ suggests, we pride ourselves on the fact that the children are the most important part of our school and our key aim is to support every single child to achieve all they are capable of. Staff and Governors work hard to offer the children in our care a very personalised first experience of school life. We value each member of our school individually and do all we can to promote self-confidence and self-esteem in all. We have a nurturing approach to school life, being very willing to accommodate individual needs and interests. Learning should be fun for the teachers as well as the children. We value parents’ involvement in their child’s learning and warmly welcome parents as well as their children into our school community. Our approach seems to work and we are very proud of the standards the children achieve, both academically and personally.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday Between 8.30am - 3.30pm.

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