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


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
£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 TBC

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 12 November

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • 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.
  • 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 VAC1000283394.

    Apply now

    Closes in 10 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)

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