Summary
Under the supervision of the class teacher and/or special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO), to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and developmental needs of pupils, to assist teachers in the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision throughout the school.
Wage
£10,816 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute break.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 March
Duration
1 year 6 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
The teacher and/or SENCO will determine the particular duties of the Teaching Assistant and will be arranged to meet the needs of the
particular school and/or pupil(s) being supported.
To supervise and support pupils undertaking teacher-designated activities in a group or on an individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:
* Clarifying and explaining instructions
* Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly literacy and numeracy
* Being sensitive to the requirements of pupils with special needs and encouraging their participation and independence
* Assisting pupils with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT applications
* To support designated pupils with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) as directed by the relevant teacher and to contribute to reviews, if required
* To assist the teacher with the monitoring of pupils’ progress and the identification and preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes
* To attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social and health training, hygiene and basic first aid. (This may include the administration of medicines by agreement and subject to any appropriate training being given)
* To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating, as appropriate, in staff meetings and in-service training
* To assist with the support offered to parent helpers and students on work experience
* To contribute to the supervisory arrangements for pupils during break times and on out-of-school activities
* To promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an awareness of child protection, and health and safety responsibilities
* The postholder will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies when dealing with students or visitors to the school
Job context:
* Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to qualified teaching staff and can make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils. Most schools will have several Teaching Assistants who will work with groups of pupils and/or support individual pupils with special educational needs
Supervision and work planning:
* Activities will be directed by the relevant teacher. The Teaching Assistant will carry out the planned activities with individual pupils or groups of pupils either within the classroom or at some other location
Problems and decisions:
* The postholder must exercise responsibility for the welfare and safety of pupils at all times, intervening where necessary to ensure safe and proper conduct
* The Teaching Assistant will be expected to respond appropriately to questions or challenges presented by the pupil(s) being supervised
Contacts:
* Daily involvement with teaching staff, other support staff and pupils of the school
* Special needs work will normally involve occasional contact with LA staff, including psychologists or other specialists
* Contact with parents and other school visitors, including students on work placements
Working environment:
* Most activities will be undertaken within school premises.
* The postholder may occasionally be required to attend to pupils who have sickness or toileting problems
* Some anti-social behaviour by pupils may be experienced
Equipment:
* Use of computer and other audio-visual aids to support teaching and learning activities
Where you’ll work
Courtney Primary School
Courtney Road
Kingswood
Bristol
BS15 9RD
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Other GCSE or equivalent in English (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)
* Other GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)
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
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.