Teaching Assistant Apprentice West Buckland Primary School

Providing high-quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential Assist in the provision of a warm, caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively, into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this Assist in the provision of a high-quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of resources Support other staff to develop a high-quality play environment both indoors and outdoors, which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and share developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals Daily supervision and care of a number of children, including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting Have an overall knowledge of and provide a service which values and respects the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision To be aware and work within the health and safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances

Training:

Training provider

RICHARD HUISH COLLEGE

Contact

Richard Huish College
01823 424603
apprenticeship@richuish.ac.uk
 

Training to be provided

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standards Functional skills in maths & English (Level 2) (if required)
Apprenticeship standard NCFE CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Training Outcome:

Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available. 

Employer Description:

West Buckland Primary School

Our setting provides a welcoming, happy and safe place, where children are encouraged to try new and exciting things. Our supportive and inclusive team create a learning environment that stimulates conversation, develops curiosity, allowing children to discover their interests and grow their love of learning. We operate as an EYFS unit and allow children to free flow, whilst providing both independent and adult lead rotational activities. Our Reception class is calm, homely and accessible allowing children to express themselves, learning and grow safely, and build key skills around vocabulary and conversation.

Working Hours :
Working week Total hours per week: 32.5 - 8.30-3.30. Term time only. Please note, as this role is a term time only, you will paid pro-rata.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience