Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

To undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters Provide support for class teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom To contribute to the provision for children within a class or year group To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of children within the Academy To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with Be responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes To supervise children during breaks – both lunch and play

Main duties and responsibilities:  

Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by the use of praise and encouragement Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying particular attention to hygiene To supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher To assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacherTo supervise and support the activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher To undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and, where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff Supervise children in the dining area ensuring good standards of behaviour and manners and reporting any incidents of unacceptable behaviour to the Principal or other member of the Senior Leadership Team

Training:
Teaching Assistant level 3 Apprenticeship Standard  20% off the job training  Tutor support via online platform

Training Outcome:
Permanant position considered on completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Oasis Academy Aspinal is your local Good school with Outstanding Early Years Provision. We are an inclusive primary academy for children aged between 4 and 11 committing to delivering first class-education and playing an active role in the local community.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - Term time only. Daily hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental