Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups Make sure that the pupils you support can engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one Guide and monitor pupil progress Help with the planning of some lessons Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset Create displays of pupils' artwork Provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips Extracurricular activity such as lunchtime supervisor duties

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 You will be supported in the workplace and attend online workshops during the working day with the training provider You will have observations of your practice within the workplace and complete written work as part of the training The school will also provide in-house training and professional development opportunities

Training Outcome:

On completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunity to gain a permanent position and further development within the school.

Employer Description:
Pendock C E Primary School is situated halfway between Tewksbury and Ledbury and within the Diocese of Worcester. We are a dynamic, positive and aspiring learning community of which we are very proud. We are a highly motivated, hard-working school, totally committed to providing an excellent platform for learning. We are very proud of the warm and happy atmosphere which encompasses the school, and believe that the key to our success is the quality of relationships and the high levels of care that exist among all members of the school community. At Pendock, our vision is to enable and encourage EVERYONE to be the best that they can be and to play their part in the smooth running of the school, to respect each other, support each other, and appreciate each other’s qualities.

Working Hours :
36.25 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 08:15am - 3:30pm each day. 7.25 hours per day, term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Imaginative and positive,Commitment to learning