Summary
Responsible to the headteacher but under the teacher's clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, the main role is to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs. To establish positive relationships with pupils.
Wage
£10,400 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (8.30am to 3.15pm).
31 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
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
* To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils
* To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment
* To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review
* To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning
* To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken
* To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs
* To assist in the production of learning resources
* To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records
* To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour
* To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes
* To liaise with the school's nominated person in respect of pupil absence
* To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience
* To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money
* Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupil's work
* To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place
* To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies
* To work within school policies and procedures
* To attend staff training as appropriate
* To take care for their own and other people's health and safety
* To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork
* To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes
* To support the use of ICT in learning activities
Where you’ll work
North Street
Sittingbourne
ME10 2HW
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
* Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
* Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated in top 10 of UK providers)
* All learning delivered online/remotely alongside role
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths and English (grade 4/C and above or Level 2)
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
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience