Apprentice Teaching Assistant (36285)

Typical tasks, duties and responsibilities include:

Curriculum support: 

Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation  Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses Support and use ICT in learning activities & develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Support for pupils: 

Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged Occasional support to whole class for short periods (e.g. story reading) Help pupils to develop communication skills and role-play activity Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities Promote independence and development of self-esteem  Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and development of self-esteem Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs/behaviour plans Use specialist skills/ knowledge/ training to provide support in specialist areas  Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any behaviour targets set  Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns  Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under overall guidance of the teacher Monitor and provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and personal/physical care

Support to teacher: 

Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation  Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher  Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting  Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils’ progress  Attend IEP and statement review meetings if appropriate  Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour and help manage pupil behaviour  Active involvement in day-to-day management of the learning environment, including responsibility for the care and preparation of teaching aids, equipment, materials and differentiated resources Undertake routine and non-routine administrative tasks, e.g. produce worksheets, administer coursework  Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff, share and provide information

What you could go on to do:

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level of apprenticeship.

How you will be supported?

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next?

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for Any training you need to complete What the next steps will be

Training Outcome:

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level of apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Clinton Primary School is a thriving school, rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in May 2019, on the Southwest edge of Kenilworth. We are passionate about providing a fantastic environment, where everyone really matters, and where children can excel in a whole variety of ways. We believe in developing children’s confidence so that they relish taking on new challenges and can grow their strengths and talents, ready to use to help others. Children contribute to the life of our community in many ways and learning is designed to give them a great sense of purpose and engagement, as well as a strong sense of citizenship and compassion towards others. ‘Quality and importance of positive relationships’ is something we, as staff, model and encourage so that, as well as achieving strongly academically, we can feel proud of our children’s development in lots more ways.

Working Hours :
Term Time, Monday to Friday between 8:30am – 3.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Committed to safeguarding,Proactive