Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor apprenticeship

Summary

Phoenix Academy are seeking an aspiring Teaching Assistant to join our team. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Are you looking for a new challenge? This role will build on your skills and experience whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. You will assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.

Annual wage

£11,648 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if 19+

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday Term time only 35 hours per week total, working hours to be confirmed

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 17 January

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

3

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

Establish positive relationships with all students
Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students’ competence and independence in its use. Implement planned learning activities/teaching programs as agreed with the teacher, SENCO or Assistant SENCO, adjusting activities according to students’ responses as appropriate
Promote positive student behaviour in line with academy policies and help keep students on task
Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs and disabilities within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
To participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
Monitor and record student activities as appropriate, writing records and reports as required
To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
Assist with the development and implementation of pupil passports and pen portraits
To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical and health matters, including minor first aid
To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources (in lessons). Liaise with other staff and provide information about students as appropriate
To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities (if applicable)
To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
To support with examinations and assessments as required
To undertake midday supervisor duties as required
To liaise in a professional manner with parents
To liaise with attendance officer. To maintain confidentiality at all times

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communication skills, verbal and written
Good ICT skills
Ambitious for all learners
Dedicated to raising the life chances of students
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Honesty and integrity
Good personal presentation
Able to cope under pressure, meet deadlines and deal with stressful situations
Able to operate in a professional and tactful manner
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Highly motivated and able to use own initiative

Where you’ll work

Phoenix Academy

Odell Road

Leamore

WS3 2ED

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

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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 (SEN pathway)
20% off the job training
Tutor support via online platform 'bud'

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

Phoenix Academy is a SEMH special school that supports primary age pupils who have a range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. We have a clear ethos which promotes Every Child Matters agenda and a strong sense of Community. We want our children to develop an enquiring mind, become independent, life-long learners and achieve individual goals to reach their unique potential. We believe it's important that they are self-motivated and able to listen to the views of others.

https://phoenix.attrust.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291042.

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Closes in 28 days (Thursday 16 January at 11:59pm)

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