Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - School 21

As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will connect with our students on a daily basis to help them to thrive and get the very best out of their education.

As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will provide vital support to the teacher in providing a high-quality learning environment for all pupils, enabling them to achieve their full potential. This includes assisting with classroom activities, providing individual or small group support, and contributing to the overall well-being of the students.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Take every opportunity to develop pupils’ language, reading, numeracy, and related skills as directed by class teachers, and teach groups of children as needed Assist in monitoring and recording the progress of individual pupils in accordance with school procedures and report to class teachers Work with teachers to identify and respond appropriately to pupils’ individual needs, assisting pupils in areas of specific difficulty Assist the teacher in setting appropriate learning and behaviour expectations for pupils and support them in achieving these Help promote and reinforce pupils’ self-esteem and wellbeing, encouraging inclusion of pupils with special educational needs Help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment for pupils’ learning, ensuring that pupils can use equipment and materials provided Undertake general care of equipment, hygiene, and safety, and administer first aid where and when appropriate Present agreed learning tasks in a clear and stimulating manner to maintain pupils’ interest and motivation; work with pupils individually and in groups, contributing to decisions about learning goals and strategies Provide information to support the preparation and review of personal learning plans and carry out appropriate tasks from Individual Education Plans Use a range of supporting techniques, including computers and other resources, and consult with the teacher about when and how to use them Under direction and after training, assist in meeting specific pupil needs (e.g., physical development, speech/language development, and medical needs as outlined in a care plan agreed by parents) After appropriate training, carry out welfare duties such as dressing, feeding, and toileting, if necessary, while encouraging independence; administer medical care such as nebulised medication

Training:

Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education - (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation).

Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability - (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development).

Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours - (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management).

Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology - (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages).

Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies - (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working).

Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment.

Training Outcome:

Completion of the level 3 apprenticeship and hopefully a full-time role after completion. 

Employer Description:
School 21 is a pioneering 4 to 18 school in Stratford, East London, for children from all backgrounds. As part of the Big Education Trust, School 21 operates with the conviction that schools need to ensure a focus on Head (academic success), Heart (character and well-being) and Hand (generating ideas, problem solving, making a difference). Mr Moray Dickson, Headteacher of School 21, is committed to empowering young people , and to the development of innovative practices to change the shape of education in the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm (term time only)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience