Apprentice Teaching assistant

We are looking for an Apprentice Teaching assistant to join us at Fountains Primary School. Our staff team is passionate about laying the foundations needed for life beyond Primary school and preparing them to meet their future aspirations, so that they will succeed in life.

The post-holder will be required to demonstrate a high level of flexibility being prepared to work across the school in all Key Stages and with a wide range of children and young people with differing complex needs.

The post holder will be required to support the Class Teacher to:

Engage and motivate pupils Improve the quality of pupils’ learning Inspire trust and confidence in pupils and colleagues Build team commitment with colleagues and in the classroom Demonstrate analytical thinking Demonstrate empathy with and an appreciation of the care needs of pupils Be a proactive part of the teaching team, ensuring that all pupils make good or better progress Establish constructive relationships and use a variety of methods to communicate with parents and other relevant professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils’ learning, well-being and progress Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom, school and wider community Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively in learning activities Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance and build self-esteem

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested

Training Outcome:
Possible opportunities within, once qualification is complete

Employer Description:
At Fountains Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating rich and exciting learning experiences for all children. Our school motto is, ‘Always achieving our Potential' we ensure that children become empowered learners, who flourish and thrive, preparing them to meet their future aspirations so that they will succeed in life.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Term Time Only

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Creative,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Physical fitness,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time-Management