Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

To assist the Executive Head teacher and teachers in the development and implementation of a programme of work To help to provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment To be sensitive to times when you will need to step back in order for pupils to achieve their full learning potential To facilitate social and moral development To support pupils who may present serious challenges in their learning and or behaviour To support learners in becoming more readily engaged in activities To support on a one to one basis or in groups To feel comfortable and confident with very diverse learners To assist the class teacher and/or Senior TA with record keeping 

You will be expected to demonstrate:

Excellent communication skills Resilience, flexibility, empathy and creativity An understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills Have the ability to build professional, positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and families

Training Outcome:
Potential permanent job role

Employer Description:

Polden Bower, is a 160 place special school and has the specialist resources needed to meet the needs of our students. state-of-the-art facilities for all the children and young people, this includes a warm water pool for physiotherapy; a sports hall; a sensory room; and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology. This is a very exciting time to be joining a growing Federation. We are working in partnership with The Bridge School which is the PRU within Bridgwater.

Working Hours :
32.5 hours per week 39 Weeks per year. (Term time plus INSET days) Term time hours of work: Monday, 8.45am - 4.45pm, Tuesday - Friday 8.45am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience