APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT

Main Duties of the Post:

To work under the direct instruction of the teaching/senior staff and TA team, usually but not always in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Support for Teachers:

Supervising the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy Provide after school curriculum support to allocated departments (tasks will vary from display work to resources for lessons) When not covering lessons, to undertake Teaching Assistant duties in and outside the classroom, particularly supporting the Student Support Base learning zones Organising and managing appropriate learning environment and resources Within an agreed system of supervision, planning challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans, as appropriate Monitoring and evaluating student responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives Monitor and evaluate students’ responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports, as required, to other staff on students’ achievement, progress and other matters:  ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence Be responsible for keeping and updating records, as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems/records, as requested

Support for the Curriculum:

Managing the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive learning environment Assisting with other activities relating to then supervision of pupils (general supervision during break periods and with the support and delivery of learning - personal assistance to teachers, supporting teachers in the classroom Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist students in their use

General:

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as requested by line manager or Headteacher.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

On the job training delivered in-house, off the job training at the Training Providers premises to be delivered weekly on release. All training to be done during contracted hours. 

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship will allow you to apply for positions as a Teaching Assistant in schools.

Employer Description:
George Stephenson High School is an 11-18 high school with excellent facilities for learning. It is a happy, safe and enjoyable place to be with a purposeful atmosphere. Students are encouraged and supported throughout their time to achieve highly and fulfil their potential in all aspects of school life. We take pride in our students, value our staff and relentlessly strive to improve as an educational provider. The school has continued to improve significantly, building up a reputation as a lively, caring school and an exciting place for students to learn which has meant that we have been oversubscribed for many years.

Working Hours :
37-hours per week Monday to Thursday 8am until 4pm, Friday 8am until 3.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness