Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The main purpose of this role is to offer children a safe, secure, caring and supportive environment, providing opportunities to foster their growth and development within the school.

Support for pupils

Be ready to receive pupils on arrival to school and from break or lunchtime. Support individual pupils’ learning activities, attend to additional learning needs, and help in development. Help with the personal care and support of pupils. Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils; Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups; Be an effective model for pupil behaviour; Support pupils in achieving daily targets. Support pupils’ in their individual learning and development, for example, in their acquisition of cognitive and learning skills; Help pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and thus to improve their attainment across the curriculum.

Support for the teacher

Help to prepare classroom resources and records for pupils. Contribute to the management of pupils' behaviour, both in the classroom and on the playground, as required; Support the school curriculum, especially literacy and numeracy activities; Provide support for learning activities; Support the use of ICT in the classroom; Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment for pupils and staff; Assist in the presentation of display materials; Support teaching staff or senior colleagues with routine administration. Contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities. Support teachers in planning and preparing lessons, resources and the classroom during weekly planning meetings; Assist in the recording of pupils’ progress.

Support for the school

Monitor effective working relationships with colleagues and parents; Attend weekly staff Briefing Meeting; Contribute to the maintenance of pupils' safety and security; Review and develop their own professional practice; Recognise confidentiality, child protection procedures, Health & Safety, and the policies of the Governing Body and the MAT. Assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases; Liaise effectively with parents and other parties, as required.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time job upon completion of apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
The school creates a strong sense of community, where every pupil is valued and respected. Deep mutual respect between pupils and staff creates a safe and supportive environment. Pupils trust the adults around them, knowing they genuinely care about their well-being and success. This enables them to thrive, both personally and academically. Parents and carers value the care, support and opportunities that their children receive

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8:45am to 3:15pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Good IT skills,Good literacy skills,Good numeracy skills,Listening skills,Approachable,Ability to be flexible