Apprentice Teaching Assistant

At Elmsleigh, everything we do is guided by a deep commitment to our children’s well-being, with safety and happiness always coming first. We believe that when children feel secure, valued, and inspired, they can truly flourish.

The post-holder will be required to demonstrate a high level of flexibility being prepared to work across the school EYFS to KS1 and with a wide range of children including SEN.

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

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:
Elmsleigh Nursery & Infant School is an Enhanced Resource School in South Derbyshire. We are a mainstream school with additional funding to develop expertise and resources to work with pupils with high level needs, who may live outside the area normally served by the school. We are one of 17 Derbyshire schools that has ER status. Our Enhanced Resource which has developed over time, supports 16 places throughout school from Nursery to Year 2. Eight places are intended for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and eight places for pupils with other severe and complex special educational needs. Throughout their school day, the children with an ER placement in the Reception to Year 2 age range may spend time in a separate highly staffed and specially adapted class room known as the Rainbow Room, or within a mainstream class with additional support, or a mixture of both, dependent on each child’s individual needs. Further information about our academy can be found on the website at www.elmsleighinfantschool.co.uk

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. Term Time Only.

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