Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Thornham St James Church of England Primary School

Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and engage in activities led by the teacher. Supervise, assist, and support pupils, including those with special educational needs, to access learning activities through your knowledge of the curriculum and understanding of how pupils learn. Support and implement pupils' personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare needs. Assist pupils in accessing different areas of the school. Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, administer basic first aid and/or medication as required. Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use. Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Plans. Promote self-esteem and independence, using strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self-reliance. Provide specific feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement, in line with school policy. Promote positive values, attitudes, and good behaviour. Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents while encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, in accordance with established school policies. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, as agreed with the teacher and within the scope of your role. Participate in feedback sessions and meetings with parents under the direction of a teacher. Work with the teacher to plan and implement lessons and activities, evaluating and adapting lesson plans according to pupils' learning styles, individual needs, and pre-determined learning objectives. Contribute to the delivery of local and national learning strategies, including literacy, numeracy, and early years initiatives, making effective use of opportunities to support pupils' wider development. Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against learning objectives. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports on pupil achievement, progress, and other relevant matters, ensuring appropriate evidence is available. Undertake routine marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement and progress using agreed mark schemes that do not require interpretation. Invigilate tests and examinations as required. Maintain and update records in an agreed format, contributing to reviews of record-keeping systems as necessary. Collate pupil reports in liaison with the teacher, inputting data as required. Create and maintain an appropriate learning environment in partnership with the teacher. Assist with the display of pupils' work. Identify the need for, prepare, and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources. Provide clerical support for teachers, including photocopying, filing, record-keeping, collecting money, checking deliveries, maintaining stock records, administering coursework, and producing worksheets for agreed activities. Establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with other agencies and professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils' achievement and progress. Assist with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to supervise pupils and support activity leaders, such as during Breakfast Club or swimming lessons. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as required, taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.

Training:
Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside the placement at the school. Contract: Fixed-term apprenticeship contract for 15 months

Training Outcome:

Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:

At Thornham St James, we are a happy, welcoming, and successful school, and we are proud of our achievements. We boast a history of educational excellence, based on firmly embedded Christian Values, lived out by every member of our community.

Our vision of ‘Journeying Together, We Shine’ Matthew 5:16 is reflected in all we do, enabling all our community to flourish.

Our pupils always come first. We recognise that our children are made in the image of God, possessing unique gifts and qualities, and as a community, we are respectful of each other’s differences and are thankful for the special role each individual plays in our community. We actively look to celebrate the successes and achievements of all; we help all recognise, develop and appreciate their gifts so that they may let their light shine!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (shifts tbc), 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positive attitude,Passionate about education