Summary
We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our excellent primary school, based in Norbury, near Ashbourne. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop and skills as a teaching assistant within a supportive, friendly school which keenly focuses on staff training and development.
Wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.20pm. Term time only, plus overtime if required
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 10 March
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
Supporting the Pupil (under the guidance of the class teacher):
* Assist with supervising the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and welfare
* Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils or small groups to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Aid the learning of children by:
* Clarifying and explaining instructions
* Ensuring that the child is able to use the equipment and materials provided
* Motivating and encouraging the child as required
* Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. spelling, handwriting, reading etc.
* Helping pupils to concentrate and to finish the work set
* Under the direction of the Class Teacher provide specialist learning support to individuals, small groups, or children with additional needs who would benefit from a different learning approach
Supporting the Teacher:
* Support with preparing the classroom for lessons as directed
* Support with preparing materials and resources for lessons as directed
* Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g. photocopying, mounting displays, filing, etc.
* Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
* Support with promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing with pupils in line with the established policies encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Teaching and Learning:
* Use the Norbury Primary School behaviour policy consistently
* Take direction from teachers and other staff about the which students to support
* Contribute to assessment and planning
* Help teachers to make learning resources for students
* Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
* Communicate effectively and sensitively with students
* Personal and Professional Conduct
* Work to high professional standards embodying the core Norbury Primary School ethos of ‘Laughter and Learning’
* Forge positive and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues and students
* Have regard for the Norbury Primary School Safeguarding policy and work to keep students safe
* Support the operational running of the school by undertaking supervision duties
Where you’ll work
3 Lid Lane
Roston
Ashbourne
DE6 2EG
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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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
The Apprenticeship Scheme is run in conjunction with a training provider to ensure that you are supported by a first-class training programme. You will attend a class or workshop once a week - either face to face or online - from one of our Adult Education Centres, located across the county, which will enable you to achieve the following qualifications:
* Teaching Assistant apprenticeship Level 3
* Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to enable you to enter gateway for the End Point Assessment
* Functional Skills at Level 2, English, maths, if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)
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
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Other: In line with the school’s Safeguarding requirements, the successful candidate will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.