Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Support for Pupils:

Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs To assist supervising and supporting pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and that all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop To assist promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher To assist promoting self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate. To assist in providing feed-back on pupils’ personal needs as appropriate

Support for Teachers:

To assist in supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate To assist supporting pupils to understand instructions To assist gathering, reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed To assist supporting pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies, eg literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed Under the direction of the teacher prepare resources for lessons and clear afterwards Assist with the display of pupils’ work Under the direction of the teacher undertake pupil record keeping, to observe assessment Provide routine clerical support for teachers e.g. photocopying, filing, collection money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock

Support for the School:

Be aware of and comply with policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the Headteacher Contribute to the overall work and ethos of the school Appreciate and support the role of other people in the team Attend and participate in meetings as required Develop oneself through training and other learning activities including performance management as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visit, trips and out of school activities as required To undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Attend Oldham College one day per week 

Training Outcome:

Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a L3 TA to a high standard, would be considered for any permanent vacancy that may arise in the school. This would be part of a further recruitment process.

Employer Description:

Christ Church Primary is a voluntary aided Church of England School for children aged 4 to 11.   Committed to providing a high standard of education and also to sharing the Christian faith in such ways that children recognise it's worth.  We see learning to be at the heart of everything we do and our vision is that all learners become successful in what they choose to do.  The school is at the heart of the community, where children really matter and every child's ability is recognised, developed and rewarded.  We nurture our children through guidance and support and endeavour to help them succeed on their learning journey which is underpinned by the school values of Confident, Caring & Committed.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (some after and before school clubs)

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