Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific assistance to learners and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher Support the classroom teacher to facilitate the active participation of learners in the academic and social activities of the academy Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all learners Work with individuals or small groups of learners in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff Support learners to understand instructions Support independent learning and inclusion of all learners Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping learners on task

Training Outcome:
Most apprentices go on to work as teaching asssistants, with the potential with further development to become Higher Level Teaching Assistants or Cover Supervisors

Employer Description:

The Albert Pye Primary School is an Active Learning Trust primary schools in Beccles, north Suffolk. The schools is part of a federation with Ravensmere Infant School. 

At The Albert Pye Primary School and Ravensmere Infant School Federation we have a clear vision and determination to ensure all children are in receipt of high quality teaching and learning, make good progress and achieve true potential.

Together, the schools strive for excellence, have a relentless drive for school improvement and benefit from the shared ethos and working practices. Both schools offer a high quality education to all children. Our aim is to provide a caring, nurturing, stimulating, exciting and safe learning environment. 

At the Active Learning Trust, we know that great staff create great schools. Apprentices are an important part of our teams and often bring innovation and fresh ideas. To demonstrate the value we place on them, we pay our apprentices above the national minimum wage.

Apprentices are recruited specifically to learn the role, so no prior experience is required - just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to developing new skills.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per day 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Patience