Teaching Assistant Apprentice
* Use of your British Sign Language qualifications to communicate with deaf children and staff
* Use effective learning strategies to support all pupils to participate in learning activities
* Contribute to the planning and evaluation of teaching and learning activities
* Support pupils by having an awareness of individual needs and learning targets
* Contribute to the implementation of an effective behaviour management strategy, applying it fairly and consistently
* Provide literacy and numeracy support to individuals and groups
* Hold responsibility for a specialist area within school for which you will lead
* Support taxi pick up, parents/ carers pick up and liaise with them about appointments, behaviour, homework etc.
* Complete Listening checks using the Ling Sounds on each child
* Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training
Training:
Working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification, you'll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month - NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including review & delivery, communication, pastoral, relationships & role modelling, learning & support, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from you
Training Outcome:
As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.
Employer Description:
Mellers Primary School provide additional support to children with deafness and/ or language delay and therefore are unable to access mainstream education. They use British Sign Language and Signed Supported English to ensure their children can access their learning.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Creative,Initiative,IT skills,Non judgemental,Number skills,Patience,Team working