APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Main Duties of the Post

To work under the direct instruction of the teaching/senior staff and TA team, usually but not always in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Support for Pupils

Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning. Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and being aware of, and responding appropriately to, individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Encourage pupils to develop independence as appropriate. Work with school staff to support pupils’ needs, including SMSC and BritishValuesSupport for the Teachers. Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons before and after, including transition. Assist with the display of pupils’ work. Know safeguarding protocols and reporting arrangements and apply them. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting challenges, as appropriate. Gather/report information from/to parents/carers, as directed. Provide other duties as necessary to contribute to the successful running of the school. Support for the Curriculum. Support pupils to understand learning objectives and activities. Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, as directed by the teacher. Support pupils in using basic ICT, as directed. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.

Support for the School

Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equitable access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend relevant meetings, as required. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development, as required. Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Training:

On-the-job training delivered in-house, off-the-job training at the Training Providers premises is to be delivered weekly on release. All training is to be done during contracted hours.

Training Outcome:

Apprentices will be able to secure work as a teaching assistant with schools as they will have full and relevant qualification to do this.

Employer Description:
For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

Working Hours :
Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am-4pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness