Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Vacancy Description:

Supervising classroom activities Assisting with young people’s learning experience Helping students who might need extra support Learning classroom-based skills and behaviour techniques Learning how to plan sessions and think about learning objectives Working alongside the teacher to support all classroom activities

Support for the teacher:

Assist with the planning of learning activities. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards. Assist with the display of pupil’s work. Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement / progress as directed. Establish constructive relationships with parents / carers. Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc. Maintain records as requested. Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Provide general clerical / administrative support e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities, photocopying, typing, filing etc.

Support for the curriculum

Support pupils in understanding instructions Undertake structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses. Support pupils in using ICT and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activities, and assist pupils in their use. Monitor and manage stock and supplies, cataloguing as required.

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification Keeping children safe in education Safeguarding Prevent training

Training Outcome:
Potential for ongoing role within the school on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The Academy is committed to high achievement for all through the creation of a happy, organised and stimulating working environment enabling the children to realise their potential for learning and their capacity for enjoyment.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working times to be agreed at interview stage.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience