Teaching Assistant Apprentice

To work under the direction of the teacher to raise pupil attainment and maintenance of a well ordered environment. You will work closely with children to enable them to access a full and rich curriculum within which they can make progress. Your work will include:

Implementing strategies to support pupils such as giving further explanations, adapting work, prompting or encouraging concentration and participation Assisting with the assessment and recording of pupil progress · Delivering planned activities to a small group or individual pupils Organising materials and resources for lessons Promoting inclusive education and integration, and helping in the development of relationships by encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils Supporting the class teacher in managing behaviour and promoting good behaviour around the school Liaising with the class teacher about individual children’s learning Undertaking playground duties as part of a rota Attending training and meetings Complying with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and reporting concerns to an appropriate person Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the class teacher or head teacher

Training:

The apprentice will receive all training in the workplace, they will also have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training.

Training Outcome:

It is hoped but not guaranteed that an offer of full-time employment can be made on completion of your qualification.

Employer Description:
The wonderful team at Our Lady of Compassion is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning, achieved through a combination of challenge, support, encouragement and praise to ensure that all students reach their full potential. At Our Lady of Compassion you will find a friendly, caring and purposeful environment where relationships are built on mutual respect and where all families from the local and wider community are welcomed. Our school mission statement is “To live as Jesus taught us” which we use throughout our school day to guide and support us. We all believe that instilling a love of learning and developing different learning skills is vital in preparing children for their future lives. We want our children to leave Our Lady of Compassion as confident and highly motivated independent learners who are caring and positive citizens.

Working Hours :
30 hours per week.

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