Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship St George’s Catholic School

Providing high quality childcare for children, which includes a wide range of activities and opportunities to enable children to achieve their full potential. Assist in the provision of a warm caring environment for children and their families, accessible to all. Integrate children and parents with disabilities, sensitively and positively into the setting, promoting participation in a range of quality activities. Liaise closely with all members of the staff team to ensure childcare provision links to the Early Years Foundation Stage, requiring knowledge and application of this. Assist in the provision of a high-quality play through planning, effective room organisation and provision of Resources, Support other staff to develop a high-quality play environment both indoors and outdoors which meets each child’s individual needs, in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Liaise with parents/carers to highlight the needs of their children and sharing developmental information on a regular basis with other professionals. Daily supervision and care of a number of children including taking care of children’s personal needs and encouraging self-help and social skills.  Laying up for meals, supervision of meals, clearing and cleaning away after meals. Assist in ensuring the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for children attending the setting. Have an overall knowledge of, and provide a service which values and respects; the race, religion, language, culture and needs of all the children and families using the provision. To be aware and work within the Health and Safety framework, policies, procedures, guidelines and legislation to include fire drills. To provide flexibility in covering and care at short notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard Functional skills in maths & English (Level 2) (if required) End-Point Assessment - you will work towards achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours for the Teaching Assistant Standard

This is achieved on completion of an externally assessed EPA.

Training will be carried out at Richard Huish College 1 day a fortnight. 

Training Outcome:

Once qualified you will be in a position to apply for full-time Teaching Assistant roles.

Employer Description:
St George's Catholic School, The Mount, Taunton, TA1 3NR Our aim is to engage our children in enjoyable learning experiences which will enable them to develop the skills that they will need to succeed in life. Our Curriculum drivers are: Mind, Body and Spirit.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 15:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Patience,Enthusiasm,Caring Manner,Calm under pressure