Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Work as a member of a team, contributing to the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of learning experiences that will enhance children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, social and moral development. Foster children’s independence, self-reliance and social skills Maintain a comfortable, safe and stimulating environment which supports and reflects diversity amongst the children and ensures that all children have equal access to learning and development opportunities. Implement the School’s Equal Opportunity Policy and work actively to overcome discrimination and stereotyping. Promote the inclusion of all children and provide an environment that allows for consideration of the children’s ethnic, cultural, linguistic backgrounds and gender In collaboration with team colleagues be responsible for completion and collation of documentation related to children within the class Support new children and their parents/carers upon admission into school Support children with additional needs by contributing to Education Health and Care Plans as appropriate, and by contributing to reviews and case conferences and working in co-operation with other agencies In collaboration with the Key Stage Lead, to assist in  the educational and social development of the pupils Plan and evaluate daily, weekly and each term to meet the needs and interests of children, including those with additional needs Plan, prepare and implement individual and group activities To take responsibility for the learning environment completing the register and running of the classroom as appropriate To maintain good order and discipline amongst the pupils, both on the premises and when engaged in school activities elsewhere To attend and contribute to staff meetings To contribute to whole school policies, and to ensure their implementation Undertake the personal care of children as necessary (including the changing of nappies/soiled clothing for which parental/carer permission has been granted) which may also require the carrying out of basic medical procedures and administering of first aid for which training will have been provided Provide a model of best practice in education for visiting professionals from within and beyond the local authority including other authorised agencies To work as a member of a team that promotes an environment that safeguards and protects children

Training:
You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months Training provider: LMP Group (Rated the best apprenticeship training provider across the UK) All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
A potential full time role for successful candidates

Employer Description:

As part of the Archdiocese of Southwark, we are proud to serve our local community with a mission firmly rooted in Christian values. At the heart of St Michael’s are our CIRCLE values — Care, Independence, Resilience, Church, Learning and Enjoyment — which shape everything we do. These values guide us in building a community where every individual is respected, cherished and recognised as a child of God. 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, (Shifts TBC) Term time only

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience