Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Term Time Only)

Supporting Pupils

Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs Support pupils with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention

Teaching and Learning

Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning  Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

Communicate effectively with parents and carers under the direction of teachers Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Professional Development

Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Other areas of responsibility:

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship.

Functional Skills in maths and English if required.

Full training will be provided on an ongoing daily basis and when required. You will be working towards a NVQ qualification. An assessor will be allocated to you to progress/help you through you course. Continual assessment for NVQ’s coupled with assignments/or exams depending on course of study. There will be a one-off visit required to Dudley College to attend an Initial Assessment Day.  Therefafter, no college attendance is required, your course will be delivered to you in your workplace.

Time spent training will be part of the agreed contracted hours of the working week. At the end of your training you will sit an exam and submit course work as part of your assessment, and you will receive a Level 3 qualification.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time Teaching Assistant post.

Employer Description:
Priory Park Community School is an alternative provision independent school in the Wren’s Nest area of Dudley to provide support for young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties or who are at significant risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream school. The community focussed school is unique to the borough, offering a broad and balanced core curriculum but also focussing on mentoring through sporting activities.

Working Hours :
Working week: Monday - Friday. Start: 8:45am. Finish: 2:45pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Patience,Active listening skills