Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Your duties will include:

Teaching and learning:

Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, inclusion manager and class teachers Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary Assist class teachers with maintaining student records Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

Administrative duties:

Prepare and present displays of students' work Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching Undertake other duties from time to time as the head teacher requires Standards and quality assurance Support the aims and ethos of the school Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance Attend team and staff meetings Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head teacher Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

In addition to the above duties, the post holder will also undertake duties to support breakfast and/or after school provision:

To support the Kids Club Coordinator to plan and deliver a varied programme of high-quality play opportunities in a safe environment To support in the development of independent social skills To undertake duties such a preparing snack's, cleaning club room and toys, reporting any damages and tidying up etc. To report a child’s problems/achievements to parents a necessary  To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken To maintain registers of attendance/absence and other child records To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies, including communicating effectively with parents on a regular basis To ensure confidentiality is maintained where appropriate To follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard:

Delivered through monthly online workshops and a College Trainer assessing the Apprentice at the workplace Functional Skills in maths and English if required

Training Outcome:

Possible permanent position on completion of apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
At Holywell our vision is to “Recognise and Realise Aspirations”. This vision is based on the belief that each pupil in the school community is a unique individual, with the ability to achieve and an entitlement to a sense of personal worth. At the heart of our vision is the drive to ensure children grow up to lead safe, happy, healthy, and successful lives.

Working Hours :
Various hours, working Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 6.00pm, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Creative,Patience