Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistant Apprentices to support children and staff at Greatwood Primary and Nursery School. We are looking for a conscientious, ambitious apprentice who can show a commitment to the ethos and values of the Northern Star Academies Trust and of Greatwood Primary and Nursery School.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Term time only. Working week will be confirmed with employer if successful to interview.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 23 November
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

Supporting Learning & Development:

Support pre planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher
Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, and to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students
Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning
Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies
Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
Undertake break supervision as required

Communication:

Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with
pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals
Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies / professionals

Sharing information:

Share information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professional as required
Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality
Participate in staff meetings

Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People:

Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ personal hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including
physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate

Administration/Other:

Prepare classroom materials and learning areas, and undertake minor clerical duties e.g. photocopying and displaying pupils work
Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies
Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations
Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities

Health & Safety:

Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure
Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment

Equalities:

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values

Where you’ll work

Pinhaw Road

Skipton

BD23 2SJ

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

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

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.
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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Childcare/Teaching Assistant (grade 4)
First Aid (grade Pass)

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

Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Able to build relationships
Good reading
Good writing
Good numeracy
Basic ICT skills
Creativity
Flexibility
Confidentiality
Ability to work in a team

Other requirements

Experience is appropriate to working with children in a learning environment.

About this company

At Greatwood we provide exciting learning opportunities for all our students both inside and outside the classroom, with a commitment to enriching our student’s lives with as many varied and exciting opportunities as possible. We offer a rich extra-curricular programme with opportunities to engage in sport, music and drama amongst many other areas. Sporting, cultural and artistic events, visits to places of educational interest, residential trips and fundraising activities all make our inspiring curriculum come alive. Together, these help our pupils to grow in self-confidence, develop their social skills and achieve their personal goals. We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Company benefits

Employee Assistance Programme,Cycle to Work Scheme, Excellent CPD Opportunities, Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay, Onsite Canteen.

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time job upon completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Emmie Brown

emmie.brown@keighleycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286328.

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Closes in 5 days (Thursday 21 November)

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Company’s application instructions

How to Apply 1. To apply to work with Northern Star Academies Trust, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal here: https://candidates.every.education/ 2. Return to this advert and click apply.

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