Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general and specific learning needs.

To ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level, learning support is delivered individually and in groups through a range of tasks, mainly:

Supporting and directing literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions Focus support in areas needing improvement, both academic and social Work with and support pupils to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum Seek to ensure the promotion and reinforcement of pupils’ self-esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behaviour and to guide pupils to become independent learners Contribute to the assessment of pupils’ learning, in particular with regard to Literacy, Numeracy, Science and ICT skills Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets Assist teaching staff in the development of learning strategies, with the provision of teaching and learning resources and in the preparation and maintenance of a safe, secure and suitable learning environment Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes Contribute to and assist in the development and monitoring of systems for review and recording of pupils’ progress Assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany students Attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training events, within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement To provide care and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school Supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers and toilet facilities Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport Assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests/assessments as directed Escort pupils to parental transport as necessary Assist pupils eating, in a controlled environment To assume sole supervision of whole classes for short periods in the absence of the teacher, but only when it is essential for the teacher to leave a class, such as in emergency-type situations. This would not be expected in the case of inexperienced TA’s Under the direction of teaching staff and, where appropriate, to assist in the development of Individual Education Plans for pupils with special educational needs To undertake a key worker role when required To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs

This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

This is a workbased apprenticeship that includes time away from working for specialist training You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills Training plan to be finalised

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there maybe an opportunity to further employment within the company

Employer Description:
At Westfield you will find a friendly, caring and purposeful environment where relationships are built on mutual respect and where all families from the local and wider community are welcomed. Our school motto is “Learning for Life” as we all believe that instilling a love of learning and developing different learning skills is vital in preparing children for their future lives. We want our children to leave Westfield as confident and highly motivated independent learners who are caring and positive citizens.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be between the hours of 8.30am - 3.00pm. Term Time only. Days to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Punctual,Enthusiastic