Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Wincanton Primary School

Learning Support Assistant:

Under the guidance and direction of the teacher:

Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general and specific learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level

Learning support is delivered individually and in groups through a range of tasks, mainly:

Supporting and directing literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions Focus support in areas needing improvement, both academic and social Work with and support pupils to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum Seek to ensure the promotion and reinforcement of pupil’s self esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behaviour and to guide pupils to become independent learners Contribute to the assessment of pupils’ learning, in particular with regard to Literacy, Numeracy, Science and ICT skills Contribute to the implementation of the National Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, and use ICT systems for administration and educational purposes Contribute to and assist in the development and monitoring of systems for review and recording of pupils’ progress Assist in the preparation, organisation and maintenance of classrooms and their equipment, including assistance with and creation of displays, make basic visual aids, art and craft materials, mount and display pupils work Assist teachers in timetabling of lessons and curriculum as required Assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany pupils To support office/teaching staff by performing some administrative duties Attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training events, within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement Supervise pupils using cloakrooms and toilet facilities. Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as directed

This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
Possibility of employment subject to funding at the end of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Wincanton Primary has space to learn. The varied and multi-functional spaces around the school facilitate our learning, be it the classroom, playground, pond area, playing field or forest area; they all help us to grow socially and academically. Testing theories and finding solutions to the many problems presented to our children. Our curriculum is designed to inspire and provoke curiosity, which in turn motivates and leads children to become independent and inquisitive in their learning about the world around them.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed between the hours of 08:40 - 12:15, 12:15 - 12:45 and 13:15 - 15:15.

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