L3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with Four Acres Academy

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Four Acres Academy you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Four Acres Academy is a dynamic primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils.

Support for Pupils:

Attend to pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, as appropriate Supervise and support pupils’ ensuring their safety and access to learning Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model by being aware of and responding appropriately to needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement

Support for Teacher:

Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment Assist with working walls and display work of pupils Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Undertake pupil record keeping as required Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents with, or as directed

Administer and assess routine tests:

Provide general administrative support e.g. produce or adapt worksheets and resources for agreed activities
etc.

Support for the School:

Contribute to the overall ethos, work / aims of the school Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend relevant meetings as required, within normal contractual hours Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times Promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity Recognise health and safety id a responsibility of every employee by taking reasonability for the care of self and others by complying with the academy’s H&S policy and any academy specific procedures/ rules that apply to this role Other adhoc duties as required

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:

Professional Growth:

Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes

Employer Description:

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee – whether in teaching, support, or leadership – can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30. Term time only plus one week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience