Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Chevening (St Botolph’s) CE Primary School

To play an active role as a member of the staff team by:

Supporting the school family in fulfilling our vision: to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world Assisting with a range of whole school activities, including swimming, playtime, lunchtime, educational visits/residentials, and before/after-school provision Supporting teaching in class, with small groups and individual pupils, across all areas of learning Helping to organise activities to promote positive behaviour and personal development, raise self-esteem and self-confidence, so that children become independent Contributing ideas and evaluations to support class and wider school life

Specific duties:

To fulfil the requirements of the Teaching Assistant job description To help with class displays & setting up learning environments Help to supervise pupils in class, at play/lunchtimes & on trips/residentials Attend meetings, as needed, and participate in staff training (in addition to the apprenticeship training) To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and security, and to refer all concerns to the mentor, teacher or DSL To treat all information relating to pupils as strictly confidential. To participate positively and professionally in effective relationships with staff, parents and pupils To follow the direction/instructions of the line supervisor/mentor and any additional requirements made by the Head Teacher

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard: Preparation for End Point Assessment Work-based and tutor-supported online training https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0454-v1-1 English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification and placement would be positive factors should a Teaching Assistant vacancy become available.

Employer Description:

Chevening (St Botolph’s) CE Primary offers a warm and nurturing welcome to all. We have high expectations and considered approaches to help our children be happy and learn well, to reach their potential and enjoy success in school life and beyond.

As a smaller school, our children benefit from the nurturing, family-welcome, infectious love of learning and enrichment activities and opportunities.

We achieve this by being:

true to Christ & His teaching known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positivity,Support the school’s ethos,Support the school’s vision,Flexibility and trust,Professional behaviour,Professional attitude,Professional boundaries,Polite,Well mannered,Confidentiality,Being respectful,Engage professionally,Team player,Sensible initiative,An interest in learning,Interest in child development,Observation Skills,Literacy Skills