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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

Vacancy description: 1. Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. 2. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher. 3. Supervise, assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, to access learning activities, through your knowledge of the curriculum and knowledge of how pupils learn. 4. The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required. 5. Support the effective use of ICT in learning and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. 6. Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans. 7. Promote self-esteem and independence, and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance. 8. Provide specific feedback in discussions with pupils on their progress and achievement, in line with school policy. KEY TASKS – Support for teachers 9. Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour. Deal promptly with conflicts and incidents whilst encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour, in line with established school policies. 10. Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibilities and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents under direction from a teacher. 11. Work with the teacher to plan and implement lessons/activities, evaluating and adjusting lesson work/plans according to pupils’ learning styles and individual needs and to meet pre-determined learning objectives. 12. Contribute to the setting up and ongoing delivery of local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years (define those required), effectively utilising all alternative opportunities to support the extended development of pupils’ skills. 13. Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives. Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on pupil achievement, progress, and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence. 14. Undertake routine marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress using an explicit mark scheme that does not require interpretation. Invigilate tests and examinations as required. 15. Be responsible for keeping and updating records in a format agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews/systems of records and systems as necessary. 16. Collate pupil reports in liaison with the teacher, inputting data as required. 17. Create and maintain an appropriate learning environment in liaison with the teacher. 18. Assist with the display of pupils’ work. 19. Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources. 20. Provide clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, record keeping, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintain records of stock; administering coursework, production of worksheets for agreed activities.Training:Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.Training Outcome:Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a L3 TA to a high standard, would be considered for any permanent vacancy that may arise in the school. This would be part of a further recruitment process.Employer Description:At Willowpark, we believe that learning should be engaging, purposeful and challenging. As a 2-11 Primary Academy, we educate and nurture every child ensuring they acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful in the future, enabling them to make a positive contribution to their community. We are determined to support all our children to overcome any barriers to success they may face, enabling all to reach their full potential. We ensure that we work in close partnership with parents, South Pennine Academies (our Academy sponsor) and the local community in order to achieve this.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week. Shift times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience ....Read more...

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

A Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work under the direction and supervision of a teacher to assist with teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures.  This may include: assisting with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities; supporting in whole classes; and working with individuals and small groups of pupils. Duties and responsibilities: To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of whole class learning activities, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported To work under the supervision of a teacher to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on pupil engagement and their achievement of the desired learning objectives To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans To promote the development of pupil's self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience To promote, observe and report on pupil performance and development, using assessment strategies to improve learning To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, facilitating children and young people's learning and development To promote the development of positive relationships and acceptable behaviour in accordance with school policy To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focussed learning activities and more generally across the curriculum To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning To prepare and support the use of learning materials, monitor and maintain curriculum resources, and create visual displays in order to ensure a relevant physical learning environment To provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate To provide support for bilingual / multilingual pupils if required To invigilate or provide authorised SEN support for internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions To assist with the maintenance of pupil record keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual records To communicate as appropriate with parents and carers about the care and education of their children, as directed by the school To assist volunteers based in your work area, as appropriate To encourage participation in structured and unstructured learning activities, including play (timetabled and during breaks if required) (Primary and Special Schools) To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school To provide toileting support to pupils as necessary Other duties the school may wish to include, not affecting the grade of the post: To contribute to assessing and developing plans to meet the personal support needs of children and young people with additional requirements, and assist in the implementation and evaluation of the plans To lead an extra-curricular activity (Wrap Around Care) under the direction of the school but with limited direct supervision To escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out of school activities, ensuring their health, safety and well-being To undertake midday supervision duties To support, as appropriate, in instances where pupils are unwell whilst at the school  Training: The majority of the learning will occur within the workplace, with 1 day per month mandatory college attendance for assessor-led workshops Training Outcome: Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity of a permanent position for the right person Employer Description:St Mary & St John Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is for children from preschool age of 3 years through to 11 years. We have approximately 160 children in the main school .Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm with a 30min lunch break (term time only - 38 weeks per annum)Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Calm Manner,Punctual,Enthusiastic,Ability to work independently ....Read more...

Apprentice Teaching Assistant at King George V Primary School

As a member of the school's learning support team, your main jobs and duties will consist of: Support to pupils: Support all pupils in their learning. 1:1 support to pupils with complex and profound multiple learning difficulties. To facilitate the pupil’s development and skills in the use of resources including IT. To maintain pupils’ interests and motivation. Assisting pupils with dress/changing for activities/ personal hygiene. To support individual/group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement. Care and welfare of pupils to include toileting and feeding as required. Escorting pupils around school premises. Support to School Communicate with those with parental responsibility during the working day, as part of the normal consultative and educational process. Work with all school stakeholders to ensure effective communication. To maintain school policies and procedures. Preparation of rooms, equipment and displays. Maintain school routine. To promote high standards of behaviour throughout school in accordance with the Behaviour Policy. Support the ethos of school. Maintenance of safe environment. Support to Teachers: Contact with parents as part of normal consultative and educational process, e.g. progress evenings. To deliver pre-planned programmes of work. Planning and organisation of activities for children and support to teachers in the completion of assessment and other pupil records. Undertaking duties on a rota basis during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks. To assist the teacher with supervision of pupils on school trips/visits. Keeping materials and equipment in tidy/safe manner. Liaison with teachers and other staff to obtain, exchange and record information on pupils in accordance with school policy. Support the supervision of individuals/groups of pupils. Support with Curriculum To assist in the teaching of the curriculum. Support to teachers in the assessment and monitoring of pupils, in accordance with school policy. To support individual/ group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement and to respond appropriately to pupils. Participation in working groups on curriculum matters. Involvement in planning meetings. Attendance at staff meetings and appropriate training sessions as required. Development and preparation of curriculum materials. It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the School's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy, the Equality Standard and obligations under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the school's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.Training:As well as working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues. Sandwell apprentices also participate in our bespoke 'Skills Academy' for apprentices. In addition to a workplace mentor you will receive support throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated mentor from the Council's Apprenticeships team.Training Outcome:The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training. You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for. Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities.Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :33.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Exact times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Motivational,Professional,Mature,Flexible,Willing to learn,Outgoing ....Read more...

Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Grace Mary Primary School

As a member of the school's learning support team, your main jobs and duties will consist of: Support to pupils: Support all pupils in their learning 1:1 support to pupils with complex and profound multiple learning difficulties To facilitate the pupil’s development and skills in the use of resources including IT To maintain pupils’ interests and motivation Assisting pupils with dress/changing for activities/ personal hygiene To support individual/group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement Care and welfare of pupils to include toileting and feeding as required Escorting pupils around school premises Support to School: Communicate with those with parental responsibility during the working day, as part of the normal consultative and educational process Work with all school stakeholders to ensure effective communication To maintain school policies and procedures Preparation of rooms, equipment and displays Maintain school routine To promote high standards of behaviour throughout school in accordance with the Behaviour Policy Support the ethos of school Maintenance of safe environment Support to Teachers: Contact with parents as part of normal consultative and educational process, e.g. progress evenings To deliver pre-planned programmes of work Planning and organisation of activities for children and support to teachers in the completion of assessment and other pupil records Undertaking duties on a rota basis during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks To assist the teacher with supervision of pupils on school trips/visits Keeping materials and equipment in tidy/safe manner Liaison with teachers and other staff to obtain, exchange and record information on pupils in accordance with school policy Support the supervision of individuals/groups of pupils Support with Curriculum: To assist in the teaching of the curriculum Support to teachers in the assessment and monitoring of pupils, in accordance with school policy To support individual/ group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement and to respond appropriately to pupils Participation in working groups on curriculum matters Involvement in planning meetings Attendance at staff meetings and appropriate training sessions as required Development and preparation of curriculum materials It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the School's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy, the Equality Standard and obligations under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the school's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.Training:As well as working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues. Sandwell apprentices also participate in our bespoke 'Skills Academy' for apprentices. In addition to a workplace mentor you will receive support throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated mentor from the Council's Apprenticeships team.Training Outcome:The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training. You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for. Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities.Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Exact times to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Motivational,Professional,Mature,Flexible,Willing to learn,Outgoing ....Read more...