TA01 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice at Rivington & Blackrod High School

Main Roles and responsibilities:
The role of a teaching assistant is to provide support for students, teachers, and other staff in order to:
• Raise standards of achievement for all students
• Encourage students to become more independent learners
• Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare
• Support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life
• Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed
• Study relevant qualifications while you earn
• Supervising class activities
• Assisting with young people’s learning experience
• Helping students who might need extra support
• Attending relevant school meetings as required
• Respecting confidentiality at all times
• Promote positive student behaviour in line with school policies and help keep students on task
• Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity

Things to consider
• All apprentices require an Enhanced DBS check before the commencement of the role due to working with children
• Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training which is part of their apprenticeship
• Interview Process: you will be called for an initial screening call, if selected you will then be interviewed in person (you will need to complete an application form through the school’s website)

Training Outcome:

Career progression within the school.

Employer Description:
We are a secondary school and sixth form, educating children from the ages of 11 to 18. We are located in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday; 4 days a week from 8.30am to 3.20pm, 1 day a week from 8.30am to 3.25pm, with an unpaid half hour break for lunch each day. The role is term-time only plus 5 days

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Patience