Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, within the classroom with the teacher, supporting access to learning for pupils and providing general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. To support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, promoting the inclusion of all pupils by developing their communication skills, supporting them to manage their behaviour, developing independence and social skills and to take responsibility for monitoring/reporting on the impact of classroom-based interventions. To provide teacher support, supervision, guidance and learning opportunities in all non-lesson-based activities as designated by the class teacher.

Skills and Personal Qualities required

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age Basic understanding of child development and learning Knowledge of how to support the development of independence How to support phonics and reading development including use of cued articulation Excellent written communication skills and a high level of ICT literacy Ability to relate well to children Ability to work as part of a team Good time management and organisational skills Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality Flexible attitude to work

Training:

Training will be delivered onsite at Burnley High School. 

Training Outcome:

Potential for full-time Teaching Assistant job at the end of the apprenticeship and movement in to HLTA roles in the future.

Employer Description:
Burnley High School is a secondary school based in West Burnley. We are a caring school with high academic expectations and excellent pastoral care underpinned by a very strong ethos of FAMILY. Working together with the Education Partnership Trust, we provide a curriculum that is both creative, challenging and innovative as we are dedicated to enabling our students to become global citizens who leave our school well-prepared for the working world into which they will enter.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative