Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Aspinal
About the employer:
Oasis Academy Aspinal is your local Good school with Outstanding Early Years Provision. We are an inclusive primary academy for children aged between 4 and 11 committing to delivering first class education and playing an active role in the local community.
Overview of role:
This Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is a structured program designed to support the development of practical skills and knowledge needed to assist in educational settings effectively. Apprentices work alongside class teachers to provide academic and social support for pupils, contributing to their well-being and personal development.
Key details:
* Hours: Monday to Friday (shifts tbc), 35 hours per week
* Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
* Wage: £6.40 per hour
* Location: Broadacre Road, Manchester M18 7NY
Apprenticeship details:
* Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
* Duration of course: 16 months
* Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)
* All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role.
Full Duties and Responsibilities:
* To undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs.
* To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.
* Provide support for class teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
* To contribute to the provision for children within a class or year group.
* To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of children within the Academy.
* To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with.
* Be responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected.
* Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.
* To supervise children during breaks – both lunch and play.
* Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.
* Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.
* Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
* Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by the use of praise and encouragement.
* Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying particular attention to hygiene.
* To supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher.
Skills & Personal Qualities:
* Good organizational skills, ability to show initiative
* Good communication skills
* Good ICT skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to reflect
* Ability to demonstrate patience with firmness
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Emotional resilience in working in a range of challenging situations
* Willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviors that flow from the Oasis ethos
Qualifications Requirements:
* GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential
* GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential
Next steps & Pre-employment checks:
* Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
* Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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