Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Support individuals 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 the whole class for short periods (eg story reading) Help pupils to develop communication skills and role-play activities Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities Assist in the personal, social, and 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 the 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 Use physical intervention strategies appropriately following training (eg team teach) and in line with the appropriate policies (e.g. Staff Code of Conduct, Behaviour Policy, Physical Contact and Restraint Policy) Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children 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 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

Training:

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the following:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if applicable)  The apprenticeship will be delivered via teams meetings every 4-6 weeks and observations in the workplace alongside your job role There is no day release required for this training

Training Outcome:
The Arden Forest MAT is growing and as with schools across the country are needing well qualified, enthusiastic and caring staff to work with the increasing number of children with SEN needs.  We hope that our apprentices will go on to other TA roles in one of our schools

Employer Description:
It is with great privilege that I write this headteacher’s greeting. Over the past two years, I have received a wonderful welcome from everyone—the staff, pupils, parents, families, governors, and the wider community. The past two years have flown by and what a journey we have been on. We are so pleased with our KS2 data which really reflects our staff’s commitment to all our pupils and the journey we have been on. I am proud to be a part of this incredible community and look forward to continuing our journey together.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Initiative,Patience