Teaching Assistant Apprentice

●      General Teaching Assistant duties working with children aged between 7 and 11 years old and may be required to work in any Year Group within the school.

●        Support pupils learning under the direction of the teacher both in the classroom and during PE lessons.

●        Prepare resources and equipment for lessons, clubs and activities.

●        Providing small group and one to one support for children in the classroom and in PE.

●        Support pupils with special education needs and pupils who need additional support.

●        Support the delivery of after school clubs.

●        Undertake basic record keeping as directed by class teacher and senior teachers.

●        Replace consumable resources as directed by class teacher and senior teachers.

●        Operate everyday equipment to fulfill the role, in accordance with instructions.

●        Ensure classrooms are kept in tidy and safe condition for learning.

●        To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with children and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.

●        To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.

●        To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the school, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health and safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.

●        To take a proactive approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises.

●        To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities.

●        To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.

●        To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Training:

You will attend weekly training sessions at the Oldham College to gain your underpinning knowledge for the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

Any successful apprentice who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a L3 TA to a high standard, may be considered for any vacancy that may arise in the school. This would be part of a further recruitment process.

Employer Description:
Alexandra Park Junior School serves around 360, Key Stage 2 pupils in the Glodwick area of Oldham. It also provides a Key Stage 2 education for pupils from 7 years of age. Alexandra Park Junior School become an academy and joined The Pinnacle Learning Trust from 1st April 2024. This has been very positively received by staff and the school’s local community. We are proud of the Alexandra Park ethos; celebrating diversity and inclusion in addition to having high expectations and excellent pastoral provision. Alexandra Park Junior School is welcoming and friendly and our central focus is a commitment to ensuring that all our pupils achieve their full potential and become lifelong learners. Our children are happy, enthusiastic and want to learn. We celebrate diversity and teach children to recognise and respect people’s differences as well as similarities. We have a strong training and CPD programme, opportunities to develop your skills and a solid, supportive team of staff and Governors who have fostered a caring and welcoming atmosphere at the school. We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, conscientious and self-motivated individual to join our school team.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 36.66 hours per week (Term time) + 5 days as directed by the Headteacher. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Punctual and reliable,Hardworking,Self-motivation