Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

You will participate in the planning and delivery of learning activities to support pupils to achieve learning goals, in coordination with the class teacher and SENCo.

Main duties will include:

Support, assist and supervise identified pupils under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others Engage all pupils in activities which promote independence and resilience Employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement Supervise and provide individualised support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist with the development and implementation of personnalised learning plans Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Set challenging and high expectations which promote the Academy’s Culture of Excellence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the class teacher

Training:

The apprentice will complete training on the job from Ham Dingle Primary Academy including remote CPD sessions (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week during normal working hours) and two national face to face conferences.

Training Outcome:

You will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant which could lead to a HLTA role, teacher training and full teaching role.

Employer Description:
Ham Dingle is a Primary School based in Pedmore that teaches children from Reception through to Year 6. We are proud of the outcomes that the children achieve both academically and in their personal development. We have high expectations of all of our children and support them to achieve their best. As a school we focus on ‘The Best in Everyone’ and we support all of out community to achieve this. In Ham Dingle’s most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors concluded that the school was Good in all areas and was providing Outstanding Personal Development. We strive to ensure that our teaching standards are exceptionally high, and that children feel safe and supported in school. Lessons follow a knowledge-rich and academically rigorous curriculum, and we place a significant emphasis on teachers inspiring their students to love each subject and enjoy their learning. Our staff body is a collaborative, close-knit and diverse community that learns together, has fun together and continues on our journey towards all-round excellence for each individual student, year after year. Our staff feel empowered, supported and are provided with the highest-quality professional development. Here is the opportunity for you to join us and be part of our school community. Our safeguarding and day-to-day practice around keeping children safe, and working with families ensures that you will really feel that what you do on a daily basis is highly positive and makes a difference to children’s lives. We are excited to be able to offer you: · A wonderful place to work with excellent, hardworking pupils with amazing learning behaviours and attitudes to working; · Hardworking, supportive and highly entertaining staff committed to achieving excellence for all. · 9 INSET days, 3 completely dedicated to planning and preparation.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday 8.15am-4.15pm. Term time only. Exact shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience