Level 3 PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Woolenwick Infant and Junior Primary Schools

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting teachers and students during practical work, to include setting up demonstrations and equipment, providing guidance to pupils in the development of their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment To assist with overseeing the work of small groups of students engaged in practical tasks, as requested by the PE coordinator/lead and under the supervision of the classroom teacher Day-to-day support of lessons, including preparing equipment, materials and teaching aids To support with efficient organisation of the work and storage areas and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times To assist with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities Supporting with classroom activities in the morning

Where appropriate for the above activities, support staff with:

Preparation of equipment, materials and rooms: setting out of equipment, organising team kits and transport for fixtures and curriculum activities Working as a team member within your school and gaining invaluable experience

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Apprenticeship Standard (A level)  Depending on the area, you will be assigned a tutor and training will be blended - involving both virtual and face-to-face Training will be weekly and, off-the-job training hours will be logged You will be working with an E-portfolio (BUD System) and, alongside your tutor, you will be assigned a mentor from within your workplace Following a successful Gateway meeting, you will move forward for an End Point Assessment Upon successful completion of the EPA you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Functional skills if required Your tutor will visit for observations in the workplace

Training Outcome:
Level 4 Sports coach in a school setting Higher education pathway Teaching assistant Pathway into teaching

Working in a sector that involves initiative, leadership, communication, developing positive relationships.

Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

Employer Description:
Our school is a friendly, happy place where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual. We believe that every child has the ability to shine given the right care and support and that our similarities and differences are things we celebrate with pride. We have an extremely dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff who endeavour to provide a learning journey full of excitement which builds on the children’s cultural capital. Everyone strives to make sure all children have opportunities both academically and socially. When entering our school, we believe you will immediately feel at home, relaxed, safe and free to be yourself. We have extremely high expectations of children, in their learning and in the way they deal with others. Our aim is for our children to learn and achieve the very best they can, as well as behave in a friendly and polite manner at all times, making positive contributions to our school community. Parents and carers play an integral part of school life and we value our strong partnership with them. Collaboratively, we share responsibility for the children’s education and we are always working closely with their best interests at the heart of everything we do. We encourage our parents to become involved regularly in all aspects of school life, so we can promote high standards of learning, behaviour and attitudes that enables every child to reach their full potential. This website aims to give you an insight in to the life of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Working hours to be confirmed. Wage to be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative