Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of our pupils and making a positive difference Be a positive role model, who can inspire and motivate Have experience of planning for and working with children with a broad range of Special Educational and Disability Needs and can demonstrate their impact Support and champion the school’s ethos and values Be a team player who is positive and flexible Be able to work closely with parents to ensure smooth hand over at the beginning and end of each day if required Be willing to make a wider contribution to the life of the school Work alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to plan for and adapt lessons and resources to suit the individual learning needs of the children being supported Provide a high level of support to children, catering for their individual needs

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

Training Outcome:

Further training around TA specialisms if required. Some TAs have gone on to teacher train also, which is something school would consider.

Employer Description:

We are a one form entry primary school (3-11), with a nursery in Bestwood, Arnold. We currently sit at a rate of around 50% of our children class as disadvantaged and the area itself if within the bottom 10% on the deprivation index. Class sizes range from 22-37 with a year 3-4 mix class being the biggest in school.

In our school we respect, enjoy, inspire and achieve as we learn happily and succeed together!

Our Mission:

We are committed to fostering respect, encouraging every child to feel safe, supported, and heard. Through a love of learning, we help pupils achieve their best while enjoying each step of their journey. We aim to inspire lifelong learners who are ready to contribute positively to the world around them.

All our work in school is underpinned by the following four values.

Respect
At Arnbrook, we aim to foster a sense of social responsibility in all our pupils and help them develop into outstanding citizens and to ensure they are well prepared for life in modern Britain. We aim to promote an awareness of wider global issues through our curriculum and links made with local and global communities.

Enjoy
At Arnbrook, we believe in instilling a sense of belief in all pupils that they can succeed; raising aspirations and developing a love of learning. We have a warm, tidy and positive environment in which children are eager to learn and children are proud of their school.

Achieve
At Arnbrook, we believe in providing opportunities for the best possible achievement of all children in a climate of high expectation. We want to equip all children with the knowledge, skills and understanding to succeed now and in the future.

Inspire
We want all children to be inspired by their experiences at Arnbrook; inspired to learn and grow even more, inspired to make a positive contribution to the local and wider community now and in their adult lives.

 

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm. 30-minutes lunch break.

Skills:
Ability to use own initiative,Strong communication skills,Build effective relationships,Work well in a team,Organised and able to plan,Good literacy and numeracy,Commit to development,Positive and confident,Maintain confidentiality,Use discretion,Calm and supportive manner,Flexible approach