Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Reception and Year 2

Main responsibilities and tasks

Support for pupils

Under the specific supervision of the class teacher, to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes, taking into account SEN additional requirements, where necessary. To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher, which may include participating in physical activities with the pupils. Working closely with other professionals and following their designed programme for individual pupils i.e. occupational health, speech therapists and physiotherapists. To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled and have emotional and behavioural difficulties. To assist the pupils with personal care needs, which may include social, health, hygiene and welfare matters. This could include agreed local manual handling procedures and following a programme for prescribed medication under agreed guidance.

Support for the teacher

To prepare and maintain basic classroom resources and equipment as directed by the class teacher and assist the pupils in their use. To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, ensuring that resources are available and cleared away at the end of the lesson as appropriate. To provide regular feedback to teachers and to other professionals on pupils’ achievement and progress. To provide feedback on pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. This may include feedback on pupil progress in meeting pupil passport targets. To administer and mark routine assessments or tests under the guidance of the class teacher and in line with the school’s marking policy. To be aware of the planning of learning activities. To provide general clerical support to the teacher, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing, etc as required.

Support for the school

To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, SEN/inclusion and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours, as necessary for their safety. To work in an environment where there is a varied intensity of demands from the pupils and where physical intervention may be needed to ensure the safety of the child or others. To plan, prepare and accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities within contracted hours as required. To lead playground games and sports activities at lunchtime. To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled and those experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required. To attend relevant meetings and participate in relevant training and performance development as required. To adhere to school health and safety policy, including risk assessment and safety systems. To adhere to school policy on equality and diversity.

Support for the curriculum

To assist with the development of basic skills and to support their use in learning activities. To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the Headteacher.

Training:

The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard. This is delivered through monthly group training, delivered by tutor-led remote sessions and 1-1 monthly reviews.

Functional skills Level 2, maths and English if required, are delivered either remotely or in person. 

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to progress onto the Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Employer Description:
Bourne Primary School is a vibrant school at the heart of its community where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and for the future. Through our engaging values- based curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help them to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum, driven by challenge for all, values and being global citizen.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm, term time only. Includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Multi Task,Confidentiality,Eager to learn,Sense of Humour,Flexible