Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Wiveliscombe Primary School

 Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential.   Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all.  Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities.  Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this.  Assist in the provision of a high quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Resources,  Support other staff to develop a high quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals.  Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.   Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals.  Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting.  Have an overall knowledge of, and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision.  To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills.  To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances. 

Training:
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Fortnightly taught college sessions at Richard Huish College Functional skills in maths & English (Level 2) (if required) 

Training Outcome:
Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available.

Employer Description:
At Wiveliscombe Primary school we aim to provide the highest academic standards in a safe and caring environment, where our children will develop a love of learning to last throughout their lives. The exciting curriculum will broaden their horizons, giving them a greater sense of themselves and their role in the community. Our children will feel cared for and secure in a happy learning environment, have good self-esteem and develop spiritually and morally throughout their time at school.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, Term time only, approximate hours 8.30am - 3.30pm (to be confirmed)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Hard working,Punctuality,Keep on top of college work,Friendly and caring nature,Literacy skills,Time management,Ability to follow instructions