Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Harrowgate Primary Academy,TS19 8DE

Under the guidance of teachers, the successful candidate will be involved in working with individuals or small groups of children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist pupils complete structured learning activities.

Duties may include:

Support to implement learning activities working with individual or small groups of pupils Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning Support in producing learning resources Support to assist in pupil supervision Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs Reporting pupil progress to the teacher Work within the schools policy and procedures Working to the apprenticeship framework and completing work in a timely manner To undertake any of the duties normally associated with a Teaching Assistant to support with their training and development

Skills and Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age in a voluntary or work experience capacity is desirable.

The successful candidate would also have the following skills:

Good team player Good communicator with parents, teachers and pupils Good time management skills Good organisational skills Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality Ability to use ICT

Applicants wishing to apply for this position should ideally have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent, although this is not an essential requirement for the role. 

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant  Functional Skills - English, maths and ICT if required ERR - Employment Rights and Responsibilities PLTS - Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Alongside the Apprenticeship qualification for the Teaching Assistant, you will gain valuable work experience within the setting to enable knowledge, skills, and behaviours to develop

Training Outcome:
For the successful candidate, there may be ongoing employment and further progression available

Employer Description:
Learning is our core mission, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture of challenge and growth within a safe and supportive environment. Here, everyone is encouraged to be helpful, considerate, and respectful of one another. We emphasize making learning connections clear and present challenges that inspire our pupils to develop resilience, independence, and persistence. We want our children to explore ideas, reason, explain, and justify their thinking, equipping them to make informed decisions and embrace lifelong learning. These skills are not only crucial for their education but also contribute to their overall safety and well-being.

Working Hours :
35.5 hours a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8.15am-3.45pm. Wednesday: 8.15am-4.30pm. Friday: 8.15am-3.30pm.

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