Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Support for Pupils

Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively and engage with all activities. Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with SEN, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the teacher Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, advising activities according to pupil responses Undertake programmes linked to learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS1/2, foundation, etc. and feed back to the teacher Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in use Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assess pupils in their use

Support for Teachers

Assist with creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment Plan learning activities and support pupils to achieve learning goals Monitor the response of pupils to learning activities and record achievements/progress as directed Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources and assist pupils in their use Provide and record detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievements, progress, problems etc Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing with incidents in line with School Policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour Undertake routine marking of pupils’ work Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the SENDCO, through the monitoring and evaluation of pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses/needs Administer routine tests, invigilate exams, and accurately record achievement and progress

General Tasks

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. • Assist in meeting the physical care needs of pupils as required The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment To pursue and promote the achievement and integration of diversity and equality of opportunity throughout the Trust To plan, monitor and review health and safety within areas of personal control • To participate in the Trust’s Professional Development Review process and engage in continuous professional development and networking to ensure that professional skills and knowledge are up to date To maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents, and colleagues

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Location – Wyvern Academy, Eggleston View, Darlington DL3 9SH Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Training Outcome:
There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Wyvern Academy is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the Branksome and Cockerton area of Darlington, County Durham, England. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join us on our journey to becoming a truly outstanding school. As a Consilium Academy, Wyvern Academy is built on the values of the Consilium charter. The purpose of the charter is to ensure our mission and values translate into practice within our Academies, ensuring that every student benefits from our distinctively inclusive ethos.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9:00am to 3.00pm and Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3.40pm to include one day per week at Darlington College.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Relateable