Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - North Town Primary School

Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential. Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all. Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities. Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this. Assist in the provision of a high-quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of resources. Support other staff to develop a high-quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals. Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.  Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals. Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting. Have an overall knowledge of and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision. To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills.To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Training:
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant Functional skills in maths & English (Level 2) (if required)

Training Outcome:
Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent role if available. 

Employer Description:
North Town Primary School and Nursery is a fun and friendly, multi-cultural and inclusive school. All children receive an excellent education and are proud of their school. Our ethos allows children to become confident, successful learners in a welcoming, engaging, safe and holistic environment. Children have an excellent learning attitude and are resilient, well-rounded citizens who contribute to all aspects of school life. Positive relationships are valued across the school community. We believe this should be supportive, trusting, nurturing, open and built on mutual respect where adults lead by example in line with the ethos of the school.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 8.30am-3.30pm. Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Literacy skills,Friendly, kind and caring,Hard working,Dedication to apprenticeship,Keep on top of college work,Punctuality,Ability to follow instructions