Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Support planning and delivery of the curriculum for students. Offer students varied and purposeful extended day activities in and out of school Contribute to the planning, preparation, maintenance and evaluation of learning activities and environment, identify areas of improvement and new developments as necessary Promote and assist with the development of core literacy and numeracy skills Monitor, assess, report and maintain records of students and their performance Work with small groups of students and individuals both within the classroom and during withdrawal sessions Provide appropriate support and care for students throughout the day, including break and lunchtime monitoring and pre-post academy activities as necessary Attend meetings about students as required Invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions Accompany and supervise students on trips and visits as appropriate Liaise with parents/carers and outside agencies as appropriate Follow Academy policy regarding care, support and supervision of students Support the SEDN review process by creating, monitoring and reviewing SEND support plans Liaise with SEND staff and leadership as necessary Supervise students in class during absence of their class teacher (short term) in accordance with school policy Promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the code of conduct, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own behaviour Administer clear instructions to the class, based on the detailed work set, and actively supervise students as they carry out the instructions Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson

Training:
Full on the job training will be provided by the employer. You will be required to come to Bishop Auckland College for one day per week to attend classes

Training Outcome:
Depending on school funding - potential employment

Employer Description:

Parkside is an excellent school which prides itself on being consistently one of the most successful schools within County Durham. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do. All staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional quality of education for each individual student. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in the school exemplifying our ethos of aspiration, hard work and achievement. This is achieved through students being valued, understood and celebrated.

Working Hours :
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm. Tuesday (college day) 9.00am - 4.30pm. Role is term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience