Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Each day will be different; however, the main duties will remain the same and you will receive training and support to enable you to assist in carrying out the following:

Support for pupils:

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes, including the delivery of interventions Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according 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 Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self -esteem and independence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Support for the teacher:

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals Assist with the planning of learning activities Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc. Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers Undertake marking of pupils’ work

Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing
Support for the curriculum:

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses Undertake programmes linked to local and national curriculums
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity 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/use of CPOMS Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal 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 and participate in relevant meetings as required Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher Any other related duties as may arise

Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

Level 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required) The apprenticeship will be delivered through a day release programme at our training centre in Sheffield to support the learning in the workplace

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role should a vacancy arise

Employer Description:
Do you want to work in an Outstanding (Ofsted October 2018) school that is forward thinking and invests in the professional development of all its staff? Would you like to join a team of professionals who believe passionately about making a difference to the lives of our children? We are a three-form entry junior school based in the south west of Sheffield and are proud of our diverse student body who come from all over the city making Hunter’s Bar Junior School an exciting and unique place to work. We offer: • an inspiring, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team who believe in developing their staff. • a school recognised as a national excellence hub for professional development, which is at the heart of what we do. • a friendly, energetic and collaborative team who work together and share ideas and planning. • the opportunity and freedom to develop and grow professionally within the school. This is an exciting time for Hunter’s Bar Junior School. If you think you have what we are looking for and we are the right place for you, then we’d love to hear from you. Please have a look at our website to get a picture of the work we do: https://www.huntersbarjunior.co.uk/web/ Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager, Mrs Saffron Reilly-Stitt on the contact details below. recruitment@huntersbar-jun.sheffield.sch.uk

Working Hours :
Four days per week in school 8.30am - 3.30pm with 30 minutes lunch. One day in training – day TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience