Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

A Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work under the direction and supervision of a teacher to assist with teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures. 

This may include: assisting with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities; supporting in whole classes; and working with individuals and small groups of pupils.

Duties and responsibilities:

To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience To promote, observe and report on pupil performance and development, using assessment strategies to improve learning To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, facilitating children and young people's learning and development To promote the development of positive relationships and acceptable behaviour in accordance with school policy To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning To prepare and support the use of learning materials, monitor and maintain curriculum resources, and create visual displays in order to ensure a relevant physical learning environment To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate To provide support for bilingual / multilingual pupils if required To invigilate or provide authorised SEN support for internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions To assist with the maintenance of pupil record keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual records To communicate as appropriate with parents and carers about the care and education of their children, as directed by the school To assist volunteers based in your work area, as appropriate To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required)

(Primary and Special Schools)

To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school To provide toileting support to pupils as necessary

Other duties the school may wish to include, not affecting the grade of the post:

To contribute to assessing and developing plans to meet the personal support needs of children and young people with additional requirements, and assist in the implementation and evaluation of the plans To lead an extra-curricular activity (Wrap Around Care) under the direction of the school but with limited direct supervision To escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities, ensuring their health, safety and well-being To undertake midday supervision duties To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school 

Training:
The majority of the learning will occur within the workplace, with 1 day per month mandatory college attendance for assessor-led workshops

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity of a permanent position for the right person

Employer Description:
St Mary & St John Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is for children from preschool age of 3 years through to 11 years. We have approximately 160 children in the main school .

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 30min lunch break (term time only - 38 weeks per annum)

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Calm Manner,Punctual,Enthusiastic,Ability to work independently