Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

TYPICAL TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum support:

Apply considerable depth of knowledge and understanding of a relevant area of the curriculum or age range or SEN, in supporting teaching, learning and development of pupils Be involved in and contribute to whole school policy development

Pupil support:

Use specialist knowledge, expertise, training to provide appropriate and differentiated support to pupils Support families to respond to children's needs

Teacher support:

Support SLT in guiding the work of support staff (e.g. TA1/2, MDS, volunteers) Observe and promote pupil performance and development Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra-curricular activities

School/service support:

Model good practice and contribute to planning and delivery of INSET to others who support pupils Support children and families through home visiting Be able to work in a variety of school settings and at different key stages Either - Manage a team of teaching assistants, provide leadership, contribute to their performance management, allocate and check work, provide learning opportunities or take lead responsibility for co-ordination of a whole-school activity or policy

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 in the workplace alongside your job role. You will be invited to attend monthly teaching sessions and have meetings with your tutor every 4-6weeks

Training Outcome:

Higher-level Teaching Assistant or continued employment with the school.

Employer Description:
Newdigate Primary and Nursery School is a growing, friendly primary school based on the outskirts of Bedworth, surrounded by some lovely open countryside. The school was built in the sixties and in 2016 we celebrated our 50th Birthday. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. We firmly believe in the importance of a good relationship between home and school. We aim to give every child the very best possible start in life. At Newdigate, we want all our children to: discover and maintain the joy of learning through a warm, caring, nurturing and supportive community achieve the highest standard they can through a stimulating, safe, secure environment value each individual’s worth and realise that each member of the school community has a positive contribution to offer

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday Term Time only 8.30am - 3.30pm

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