Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Birley Primary School

Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities. Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups by using effective communication and understanding the value of treating all individuals fairly. Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom.

Support for the Pupil

Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development. To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs. Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment, and following policies & procedures at all times. Help with classroom resources and records by maintaining confidentiality of information at all times and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required. Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate. Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.

Support for the Curriculum

Support the school curriculum including literacy and numeracy activities by using strategies and techniques for promoting learning. Provide support for learning activities within the teaching and learning programme, monitoring the effectiveness of activities in promoting pupils’ learning and modifying these where necessary. Support pupils to use ICT materials and resources effectively to advance their learning.

Training:

Online and remote learning, no classroom or day release. 

Training Outcome:

Full time employment opportunities.

Employer Description:
The Birley Academy is part of the L.E.A.D Academy Trust and is a popular secondary academy for students aged 11 to 16 in the southeast of Sheffield. By instilling our values of ready, respectful and resilient, we aim to prepare students to succeed in life, both academically and socially. We challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to be the very best they can, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 37 hours per week, Term-time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Patience