Marshlands School, Second Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1PS We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate support staff member to join our school. The successful applicant will be expected to work across all age groups, providing essential support to students under the guidance of the class teacher. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £10,816 per year Hours: 32.5 Hours per Week Working week: Monday - Friday, hours to be advised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification Online training supported by our dedicated tutors Location: Second Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1PS Duties: • Assist children in matters of personal needs and their additional needs including first aid and welfare matters e.g. changing, feeding, and using specialist equipment to support students • Arrange medical/dental visits as appropriate. • Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good H&S practice. • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required. • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Support to Teacher; • Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with and maintain displays of pupils’ work, notice boards, shelving systems etc. • Undertake routine administrative tasks, e.g. pupil record-keeping as requested. • Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. • Appropriate liaison with parents on general pupil matters. Support to Curriculum; • Support pupils to understand instructions in relation to curriculum subject e.g. KS1 Literacy. • Prepare and maintain general equipment/resources as directed by the teacher. • Attend training sessions as required for CPD purposes and to ensure appropriate skill level is obtained to undertake role, e.g. behaviour management strategies. Safeguarding; • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with. Skills: Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Team working Creative Initiative 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. InspireTA