Apprentice Teaching Assistant (St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School)

General duties including: 

Work as part of a team and assist the class teacher to ensure quality education for the children. Liaise and plan with the teacher to support pupils in their learning. Work or play with individuals/small groups of children by planning and carrying out relevant activities that accelerate and raise the level of achievement for all pupils involved in all areas of the curriculum, under the guidance of the class teacher. Report any concerns regarding children’s welfare or education, to the class teacher. Under the direction of the teacher, liaise with parents as appropriate, maintaining sensitivity and confidentiality at all times. Assist with the reception and departure of children at the beginning and end of school sessions. Assist with maintaining good discipline throughout the school at all times, following school procedures. Assist with the preparation of resources e.g. photocopying. Assist and attend with seasonal events e.g. parent evenings, concerts and festivals. To show a commitment to school life by supporting lunchtime or extra-curricular clubs where possible. Attend appropriate staff meetings and training days/events as requested.

Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

  

Day release  

 

You will undertake the level 3 Teaching Assistant standard.   

  

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1

 

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.   

Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Our aim is to provide the best possible standards for the children in our care by creating challenging, stimulating and inspirational teaching and learning through a warm and welcoming environment. We believe that working as a team ensures that standards of attainment and achievement remain high. We offer exciting and rewarding professional development opportunities to all our staff and the strong bond of mutual respect and teamwork which exists, supports the aims and ethos of the school. The aspirations which we have for our children are high and we strive to encourage each one of them to reach their full potential. Our high expectations start with effective Teaching and Learning, discipline and behaviour. We expect all our staff, pupils and parents to behave in a way that supports respect and understanding for all. We settle for nothing less than good!

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday, term time only, 39 weeks. 8:30am - 3:30pm, with 30 minutes lunch.

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