TA Apprentices are based in our secondary AP school and:
Support the delivery of tailored teaching activities, a one-to-one basis or in small groups
Support pupils to engage in learning and stay on task
Support the social and emotional development of pupils
Help prepare classroom resources
Provide support outside class, helping during exams, covering teacher absences and accompanying school trips
Support breakfast & after-school club, revision, lunch duties, creative & vocational tasks, PE
Training:
Apprentices will work towards a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification, through a mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning, which may be based at the workplace or offsite at an apprenticeship training provider
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training Outcome:
SV Academy is keen to nurture new talent, and our apprentices usually progress to more senior roles within our organisation
Employer Description:SV is an award-winning creative arts organisation and nurture school, offering education, training, music production and studio hire. We are an OFSTED-registered independent school and an urban music specialist, offering opportunities to disadvantaged young people.
With a focus on social justice and inclusion, we seek to offer creative, inspiring, life-changing opportunities for progression and personal development.Working Hours :Monday - Friday; 8.45am - 3.45pm. This position is offered as term time only. Breaks to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Provide teaching support in small groups and, where necessary, be assigned to individual pupils in order to aid the teacher
Liaise with the teacher to understand the objectives of each session
Assist the teacher with observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially
Keep up-to-date written records for supporting pupils
Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent work with children to assist their educationand growth
Depending on school, there may be a specific focus on certain curriculum areas
It is an interesting, varied position that gives you the valuable opportunities of gaining experience in a professional settingworking with young people and colleagues
You will find out about the teaching paths that are available, and the hope is that this apprenticeship will lead you onto you next step on the career ladder
Teaching Assistants may also undertake some or all of the following:
Work with individual pupils with special educational needs
Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans)
Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Invigilate exams and tests
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas, ensuring they are available for use, includingdeveloping and presenting displays
Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal social and development
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom
Training:Training Topics include:
Understanding how children learn and develop
Using Technology to support learning
Working with teachers to understand and support assessment
Keeping Children safe in education
Planning and leading high-quality Physical Activity
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeshipqualification will be achieved
Training Outcome:
Higher education pathway
Teaching Assistant within a school setting
Pathway into teaching
Working in a sector that involves initiative, leadership, communication, developing positive relationships
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Employer Description:I am delighted to welcome you to Laureate Academy. Our ethos as an Academy is clear and we are unwavering in our dedication to it. We believe that every student should have access to an education comprised of ‘the best that has been thought and said’. A knowledge-rich and stimulating education combined with enriching extra-curricular experiences and a strong pastoral support team will enable us to ensure all students can live a life of choice and opportunity. We are creating an Academy with the highest standards of teaching and behaviour to ensure no child is left behind.
Everything we do at Laureate is framed around our three values: Knowledge, Aspiration and Respect. We want our students to ‘Work Hard, Aim High and Be Kind’ and we aim to help them on this path through the three C’s, Curriculum, Co-curriculum and Conduct. We have an unrelenting focus on hard work to ensure students leave us with great exam results. However, we also are determined to deliver a wide range of opportunities through our co-curriculum for every student to flourish outside of the classroom. From sports, to performing arts, music, trips and speakers - we have something for everyone. We also endeavour to develop our student conduct, how they interact with peers and adults, Laureate is a community where everyone should feel valued and welcomed, happy and safe.
All students are welcome with us, regardless of academic attainment, need or background. We hold dear the value of inclusion and believe that our role as educators is to ensure that every student that joins our community can succeed. We aim to create a culture of respect and kindness with every student feeling that they belong to the Laureate community. Everything we do is guided by integrity, working in the best interests of the young people in our care. We think through every decision carefully and follow established best practice, research and evidence in all fields to ensure that we are providing the best opportunities for our students.
Our academy strives to deliver an outstanding school experience for every child and to have the highest expectations of all of our students. We want to ensure success for every student at Laureate Academy and hope you will join us on our journey.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Exact hours to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...