Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Supporting the teacher in the general management of the classroom Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with individuals or small groups of pupils including those with complex additional needs Providing clerical and administrative support, e.g. preparing books and work sheets Supervising individuals and groups of pupils alone and participating in general activities including giving sensitive support and intervention in children’s play Undertaking routine responding and feedback Responsible for the organisation, classroom maintenance, setting out, clearing away and care of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment Assisting in the preparation, maintenance and repair of books, apparatus and equipment, to include cataloguing and stocktaking of all resources Preparing pupils’ work for display in the classroom and around the school Demonstrating creativity in assisting with the practical resourcing of the classroom Working with pupils directly on curriculum related tasks under the direction of the teacher in order to provide learning support and raise attainment Contributing to the delivery of all aspects of the curriculum for pupils, including assessment, recording and reporting procedures and the maintenance of Pupil Support Plans including the preparation of reports and reviews under the guidance of a designated teacher Giving relevant feedback to the teacher regarding the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils thus offering the teacher support in their assessment Contributing to monitoring and evaluating the learning environment provided for the pupils in his/her care and using this evaluation to help make necessary changes and developments within the classroom Working with teachers and other staff in planning the teaching programme and associated activities
Taking an active role in liaising with external agencies and preparing reports for and contributing to reviews Following the school policy documents and schemes of work and to keep updated with school documentation
Safeguarding, Welfare and other duties Under teacher overall control, accepting shared responsibility for the creation of a safe environment for pupils within and outside the classroom Assisting in the supervision of pupils particularly at break periods and the beginning and end of sessions Providing general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils. This might include attending to sick or injured pupils and providing personal care Administer medication to pupils in accordance with the school’s policy and procedures (only where the postholder, in accordance with the LEA guidance, has agreed to be the named volunteer for this task) To promote and implement the School’s Equality Policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery The postholder will have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s she/he is responsible for, or encounters

Training Outcome:
Within Archibald, there may be the possibility of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant contract This would be dependent on the school’s needs and budget For successful apprentices, school would share employment information with neighbouring schools

Employer Description:

At Archibald, everybody enjoys working together to make our school a happy, fun, caring and safe place in which our children learn and develop to their full potential. Our vision is that our children leave Archibald as curious, caring, creative, and courageous learners and it is these values that are at the centre of what we do and which form our curriculum offer. At Archibald, our enthusiastic and dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that we provide the best possible education we can through a curriculum which is interesting and engaging, that delivers new knowledge and encourages our children to make connections in their learning. Together, we strive to make learning fun for everyone and a key part of this is our curriculum enrichment involving visits, visitors and experiences for all of our children. 

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Friday, 08:00 - 15:30 and Wednesday, 08:30 - 16:30

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative