Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Leys Primary School
Set out learning resources in line with the preparation requirements provided, normally by the teacher.
Check the availability and location of safety equipment in the learning environment.
Report shortages of learning materials to the teacher.
Encourage pupils to return materials to the appropriate place after use and to dispose of wastes in a safe and tidy manner.
Check the condition of learning resources and materials after use.
Bring any damage or losses to learning resources and materials to the attention of the teacher as soon as practicable.
To put up displays of children’s work.
Complete basic records accurately and legibly with the details specified by the teacher (e.g. word check, colour check, checking spelling tests, complete basic reading records, IEP targets).
Comply with the school requirements for storage and security of pupil records at all times.
Make sure that information for the school office is collected, collated and passed on as promptly as possible.
Maintain confidentiality according to organisational and legal requirements.
Ensure detailed records of I.E.P. targets and pupils’ progress are kept up to date and available for SENCO/class-teacher.
Provide the pupil with the level and type of individual attention specified by the teacher.
Work to build a good relationship with the pupil.
Encourage the pupil to take responsibility for his/her own behaviour and to act independently.
Interact with the pupil in a manner appropriate to the pupil’s communication and interaction skills.
Provide comfort and immediate care for minor accidents, upsets and ailments and report serious problems to the relevant people.
Recognise uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in the pupil and report these promptly to the relevant people.
Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils.
Encourage groups to work together to comply with behaviour targets they have been set.
Consistently demonstrate respect for the rights of others in interactions with pupils and other adults.
Monitor the group’s behaviour attentively enough to spot any signs of conflict or dangerous actions at an early stage and report to relevant people.
Respond to conflict situations and incidents of anti-social behaviour in line with school policies and within the scope of responsibilities of the role.
Provide consistent and effective support for colleagues in line with the requirements and responsibilities of the role.
Communicate openly and honestly with colleagues.
Keep colleagues informed about aspects of work and schedule which may affect the support that can be offered to them.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the role and responsibilities.
Undertake appraisal/performance review.
Undertake agreed development actions conscientiously and within the required timescale.
Make effective use of the development support available.
Follow health and safety regulations and guidelines when attending to pupils’ hygiene, health and medical needs.
Promptly report any problems in maintaining standards of health and hygiene to the teacher.
Promptly report signs of health problems to the teacher.
The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.
Ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the good equality and diversity practices.
Ensure that equality and diversity is mainstreamed in your area of work.
Training:
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 3pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience