Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Teaching and learning

Develop an understanding of students’ learning needs, including specific SEND needs, in order to support their access to lesson content and achieve the learning objectives Help students to develop independent learning skills and to manage their own learning Work in partnership with teachers to plan and deliver high quality lessons, and assess students' learning Deliver individual and small group targeted interventions within clearly defined parameters, in partnership with teachers Develop positive relationships with students and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the academy's behaviour policy Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all students in line with the academy's policy and procedures

Working with others

Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral staff, the SENDCO and parents/carers to support all students’ learning Monitor students’ responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and provide feedback to teaching staff as required Support teachers to develop a stimulating and safe learning environment Support teachers in the preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of students Support teachers to look after students on trips and out of school activities as required Contribute to the wider school community through completion of any school related duties throughout the working day

Training:

As part of our continued commitment to professional development, this role also offers the opportunity for anybody who does not currently hold a Teaching Assistant qualification to complete their level 3 ‘Initial Teaching Assistant Training’.

Your Trainer will meet with you in the workplace or online every 2-4 weeks. In between these meetings you will have dedicated time away from your job to work on the apprenticeship and collate evidence for your apprenticeship e-portfolio with ongoing support from your Manager and Trainer.

Training Outcome:
Due to operational requirements apprentices cannot be guaranteed a permanent job or higher level apprenticeship on completion of their apprenticeship Where a suitable permanent job or an advanced level apprenticeship opportunity becomes available in their training school or other trust schools, apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply for it and subject to satisfactory completion of their apprenticeship and suitable qualifications/experience will be guaranteed an interview

Employer Description:
Lift Schools is an established Apprenticeship Training Provider within the Education sector, as well as a network of 57 primary, secondary and special schools located across the England. We have been offering Level 2 to Level 5 programmes since 2012. In May 2024 we were judged to be a GOOD provider with Outstanding features by Ofsted. Our apprenticeship programmes can be fully funded by the levy and are available to any school or early years setting in England. We are a specialist provider of apprenticeships for the education sector. Our curriculum intent is to prepare school support staff with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in often under-recognised roles. In so doing, and responding to market needs and demands, we ensure our Apprentices maximise the impact they can have on schools, pupils and their own life choices.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 39 weeks per year Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Willing to learn,Ability to self-evaluate