Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Under the direction and support, usually, of a teacher, duties and responsibilities will include:

Providing support to the class teacher in the delivery of learning activities to the whole class, small groups or individual pupils, including those with special educational needs Providing feedback on pupils’ engagement, achievement and progress against class, group and individual learning objectives and targets Providing support to pupils to improve their number and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum Delivering interventions to small groups and individuals to accelerate progress in targeted areas Helping to prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment Interacting with and responding positively and professionally with pupils, families and colleagues Following the school’s policies and procedures. Particularly, those in relation to safeguarding our pupils and their families Providing support to pupils throughout the school day including less structure times such as break, lunch and extended school Preparing and utilising IT resources and equipment to support pupils’ learning Preparing and supporting the use of learning resources and equipment to enable access to learning by all pupils regardless of a protective characteristic

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

A mixture of blended learning in the workplace and taught delivery every other Friday afternoon at the Loughborough College (optional term time only) Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required) On-the-job training Off-the-job training

Training Outcome:
This position is suitable for a candidate who wishes to progress to a learning support or teaching assistant in a primary setting

Employer Description:
Latimer Primary School is set on a large school site in Anstey, Leicestershire. With upwards of 350 pupils, we offer a holistic curriculum for pupils between 4 and 11 years old. At Latimer Primary School our ethos of ‘Developing Responsibility; Caring about Achievement’ and values embodied by our ‘Simple Truths’ is central to everything we do. It is modelled by everybody in our school and guides all our approaches to behaviour, our curriculum and our wider school community. Our children take responsibility for their learning, their behaviour, and their role in the community- whilst achieving their best possible outcomes through high-quality innovative teaching. Our ethos is lived by everybody at Latimer. From the children, to the class teachers, leaders, parents, wider staff and governors enabling our children to leave Latimer as responsible young people who have achieved their full potential.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm with a 30minute lunchbreak Term time only (inc. INSET days)

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience