Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor apprenticeship
ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Leamore, WS3 2ED
Closes in 10 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2024
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Summary
Phoenix Academy are searching for 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, plus more.
- Annual wage
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£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
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Monday to Friday
Term time only
35 hours per week total, working hours TBC
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 12 November
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
- 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
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.
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 VAC1000283394.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)
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