Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

The apprentice will be required to:

Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the classroom teacher Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards, and assist with the display of pupils’ work Be aware of pupils’ problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed Undertake pupil record keeping as requested Discuss successful strategies in supporting the pupils in the lessons by discussing and sharing good practice from the team Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed Support pupils to understand instructions Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed Attend to pupils’ personal needs, and implement related programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters

Training Outcome:

Teaching Assistant in Education.

Once qualified, there is the potential with further education to progress onto careers as a: Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Physio Therapist, Early Years Practitioner, to name a few. Upon completion, the apprentice will achieve their Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning and gain the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.  Springwell will also provide any relevant training which is required to support the pupils learning. 

Employer Description:

Vision and Values

Springwell School is a happy, caring and safe environment where we all work together, success is celebrated and everyone is valued.

Our philosophy

Our philosophy at Springwell is simple – it is to provide our children with the best. The best being the richest and most rewarding educational experience possible.

We all work towards providing our children with the greatest opportunity to grow intellectually, morally and socially. The environment is safe, nurturing and stimulating, so that every child reaches their full potential. Each child is valued greatly as an individual and his or her achievements are given the merits they richly deserve.

Our vision

To provide an exceptional education for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from Hartlepool and beyond.

To be a Centre of Excellence for primary SEND in Hartlepool by offering support and guidance to schools, families and the wider community.

Our aims

 To create an environment, enriched through the use of the local community, which encourages personal growth and celebrates the achievements of all.

To develop a creative, skill-based curriculum that is fully differentiated and personalised to meet individual needs.

To ensure that each child enjoys and fully participates in the life of the school and makes a positive contribution to the community.

To ensure that as our children develop, they will become more confident and independent in their learning.

To work with parents and other agencies in a real partnership which facilitates the educational and social development of the children and provides a support network amongst parents.

 

 

 

Working Hours :
Four days at Springwell 8:30am - 3:30pm (NB Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pm). One day at HCFE (day to be arranged with school) Hartlepool College Lecture 5-9pm Wednesdays Term time only plus 5 PDDays Salary pro-rated for term time working

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience