Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Poynton High School
Cheshire, SK12 1PU
Closes in 16 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 April 2024
Contents
Summary
To support the teaching staff and work with other support staff to enhance the development and education of students in accordance with the aims and policies of the school. You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.
- Annual wage
- £12,574 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
32 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 30 September
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
Duties include but will not be limited to:
- Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with students so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered
- Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of students to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans
- Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy
- Monitor individual student’s progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a student
- Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the student wellbeing
- Record student information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure that schools’ information systems are maintained
- Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of students so that their wellbeing is maintained
- Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy
- Display and present the students' work under the direction of teaching staff, so that it enhances the classroom environment and celebrates achievement
- Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required
Where you’ll work
Poynton High School Yew Tree Lane
Poynton
Cheshire
SK12 1PU
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
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade 5/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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Enthusiastic
- Can do attitude.
About this company
We are exceptionally proud of our staff and the dedication they display every day to support our students to reach their potential. Whether a member of our Leadership Team, Teaching Staff or Support Team – all have a vital role to play in providing an environment where we can provide world class education where all can achieve. We offer highly competitive salaries, pension scheme membership, free on-site parking and regular social events. All staff are able to access discounted gym memberships and other negotiated benefits across the Trust. The Trust provides an Employee Assistance Programme which offers a wide range of services including legal and wellbeing support for employees and their families.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential permanent position for the right candidate after successful completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Maxim Business Training
apprenticeship.recruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk
01625410022
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000242913.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)
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