Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Attend to pupils’ needs, including social, emotional, health, and welfare matters. Under the direction of the class teacher support pupils’ learning using strategies appropriate to the needs of the pupils and provide modified resources as required. Monitor pupils’ responses to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Support pupils to access the wider curriculum, e.g. through the use of ICT or assistive technology. Work towards developing pupils’ independence in learning and self-care needs. Support pupils’ at lunch and break times as necessary and encourage safe, interactive play.

Training:

Your training will take place in school with a college assessor visit every 4 - 6 weeks.

Training Outcome:

The Teaching Assisant Apprentiship enables you to gain a qualification whilst also gaining practical skills working in an education environment with children. As well as leading to working as a qualfied Teaching Assisant in schools, apprentices may progress to higher level teaching assistant roles and specialist teaching assistant roles.

Employer Description:
We are a thriving school priding ourselves on being a school in and of our community, where the children are placed firmly at the heart of everything that we do. Our vision is "future readiness", which means that we aim to empower children as learners and individuals to be prepared for their future lives. We are proud of the high standards that we set and of the fun and enthusiasm that children show each and every day.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (Term Time only) 8:40am to 3:15pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Working with children,Enthusiastic,Flexible and cooperative