Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Primary School

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery

Newbury, RG14 2RA

Closes in 9 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 September 2024

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery. We are a popular school with a full cohort, striving for achievement for all of our pupils. We are seeking to appoint and support an enthusiastic and dedicated individual, who wants to work with children and young people, as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant.

Annual wage
£12,347 a year

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Salary range dependent on age of apprentice: Under 18: Full Time Equivalent £12,347, Actual £9,151 18 - 20 years: Full Time Equivalent £16,591, Actual £12,297 21+ years: Full Time Equivalent £22,071, Actual £16,359

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Full Time 32.5 hours - per week-term time only 8.20 am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Working under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, SENCO or Teacher-In-Charge of The AS Resource:

  •  Delivering learning activities to students within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to student responses/needs.
  • Delivering local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years, KS1 or KS2 and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of students’ skills.
  • Using ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use.
  • Selecting and preparing resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of students' interests and language and cultural backgrounds.
  • Organising and managing appropriate learning environment and resources.
  • Monitoring and evaluating student responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.
  • Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom.
  • Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.
  • Supervising lessons, including in the entry and dismissal of classes, during the short term absence of a teacher and in the absence of a cover supervisor.

Teaching and Learning
• Assist in the sharing of students’ work.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with students to support their learning.
• Promote and support the inclusion of all students in the learning activities in which they are involved.
• Ensure that equal opportunities, bullying or harassment issues are dealt with appropriately as they
arise, in conjunction with the teacher/teaching assistant team.
• To assist with the supervision and encouragement of good behaviour amongst students.
• To work with individuals or small groups under the supervision of the teacher which may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Planning & Expectations

Working within schools policies and procedures to:
• Promote equal opportunities for all students.
• To contribute to discussions, with the teacher and SENDCo/Teacher-In-Charge of The AS Resource on the development of work programmes, work activities and support programmes for students.
• To be aware of teaching resources and materials.
• Provide feedback to students and the teacher.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required.

Professional Values and Practice
• Safeguard the health and safety of self and others in accordance with school policies.
• Have high expectations of all students and assist the promotion/reinforcement of students’ self- esteem.
• Respect students’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with students, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration and to be concerned for their development as learners.
• Demonstrate and promote the same positive values, attitudes and behaviour that are expected from students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of all students (inc SEN students).
• Carry out all aspects of the role effectively and to seek help, advice or guidance as necessary.

Where you’ll work

Fir Tree Lane

Newbury

RG14 2RA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
  • Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
  • Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
  • Adapt resources to support all learners.
  • Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
  • Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
  • Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
  • Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
  • Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
  • Apply methods of formative assessment.
  • Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
  • Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
  • Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
  • Provide feedback to learners.

    • Your training plan

    Fir Tree Primary School will support the on-going training and development within the class room, in addition there would be a monthly training session with WBTC and a 1-1 monthly meeting with your dedicated training consultant.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4 or C)
    • Maths (grade 4 /C)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Please also ensure you can work the required hours, you would need to be present, in school at the start time of 8.20am until 3.20pm.

    About this company

    At Fir Tree we believe in teaching the whole child. We ensure that the children at our school have the ‘Freedom to Flourish’ through a creative and values based curriculum. Our children are challenged to think, learn, believe and achieve their full potential through a creative curriculum which is tailored to their needs and interests.

    https://www.firtreeschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Fir Tree Primary /Newbury Academy Trust encourage on-going training and personal development of all the team.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

    Rachel Eaves

    rachel@wbtc-uk.com

    07922 426414

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279034.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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