Summary
Acklam Grange School are looking for an organised and dedicated individual to join their school as an Apprentice TA. This role will include supporting the classroom teacher to maximise student learning and progress through one-to-one and small-group support. You will also need to ensure all apprenticeship coursework is completed in a timely manner.
Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year
Actual salary £10,667 per annum (Term-time only)
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 10 February
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
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:
* Support and encourage students to move towards independent learning
* Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weaknesses, consolidate strengths, and develop individualised expectations
* Supporting individual students to overcome challenges, such as with reading, writing or confidence
* Supporting students who have special educational needs and disabilities
* Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on student’s participation, conceptual understanding, and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of students
* Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy
* Deliver interventions in accordance with the training given
* Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of the role within lessons
* Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding
* Build appropriate relationships with all stakeholders
* Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching
* Use school computer systems, including management information systems
* Use a range of strategies to enable students to access and engage in learning
* Willingness to attend any educational visits, as and when necessary
RESOURCES:
* Operate office equipment e.g. photocopiers and computers appropriately
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Be aware of and comply with School policies and procedures
* Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all
* Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
* Appreciate and support the role of other professionals and stakeholders
* Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training, as required
* Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required e.g. CPD
* Confidentiality
* Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding lead
* The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as could be reasonably required and as directed by your line manager
Where you’ll work
Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove
Middlesbrough
TS5 8PB
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
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
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
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification at Stockton Riverside College
* Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade A*-C/9-4)
* Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Numeracy & Literacy skills
* Microsoft Office knowledge
* Able to relate to children
* Time management
* Confidentiality
* Highly motivated