Teaching Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for a proactive Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our successful support staff team. Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To contribute to facilitating student access to the education system, promoting inclusion, assessing and supporting achievement.
• Assisting teachers to prepare the classroom and learning materials, including safety checks on equipment.
• Monitor and organise departmental stocks and supplies.
• Maintain the tidiness of teaching areas.
• Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
• To be responsible for the distribution and collection of work/resources and returning to the appropriate teacher/department.
• To contribute to the management of student behaviour within established policies and procedures.
• To undertake training and attend CPD days in accordance with contractual requirements.

Organisational Responsibilities

• Support for pupils, teachers and the curriculum:
  • Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
  • Provide technical support to the classroom teacher as directed.
  • Participate in the running of after school clubs.
  • Act as a first aider (with appropriate training).
• Support for the school:
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  • Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.

Entry Requirements

• Maths and English - Grade 4/C or Above.
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in written form, with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Enjoys working with young children.

Skills required

• Customer care skills
• Creative
• Non judgmental

Level 3 Advanced Teaching Assistant Qualification