Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

Communicate pupil work as planned by the classroom teacher and manage pupil behaviour. Within an agreed system of supervision, plan teaching and learning objectives, prepare and deliver learning activities and evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans according to pupil responses/needs. Monitor, record and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives. Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn and work independently. Support the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies, to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence. Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing and develop and implement related social, health and physical programmes. Encourage and motivate pupils to promote independence and resilience and increase self-esteem. Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of systems relating to attendance and integration e.g. registration, truancy, pastoral systems etc. Accompany educational visits, with the class teacher, and other activities outside of the classroom, supervising the pupils. Provide supervision during breaks and lunchtimes. Establish constructive and respectful relationships with parents/carers, exchange appropriate information, facilitate their support for their child’s attendance, access to learning and support home to school and community links. Play an appropriate part in establishing effective relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil attainment, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence. Participate in meetings with other staff, external professionals, and parents, regarding pupils, in a support capacity to the teacher, who will normally lead on such matters. Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality. Share information about pupils with teachers and other professionals as required. Assist pupils with personal hygiene and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils that you are responsible for and come into contact with, reporting concerns as appropriate. Organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and resources. Support the use of ICT to advance pupils’ learning and use common ICT tools for own and pupils’ learning. Assist with administrative support e.g. dealing with correspondence, compilation/ analysis, reporting on attendance, exclusions etc., making phone calls. Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations, ensuring that examinations comply DFE requirements. Under the guidance and supervision of a class teacher be responsible for marking the register when covering classes.

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant - 4 days with employer and day release at College Location – Heathfield Primary School, The Broadway Darlington,DL1 1EJ  Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Training Outcome:

There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

To provide a happy, stimulating and respectful environment in which pupils achieve well and make memories which will last throughout their lives. We see our school as being at the centre of the community it serves and providing support to children and families in an ever-changing world. We want all children to leave our school as confident, independent, resilient individuals with high aspirations and a positive attitude.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 4.30, Friday 8.30 to 4.00 with day release to college.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Patience,Willingness to learn,A can-do attitude,Multitasking