Summary
Pilgrim Primary Academy is a vibrant, friendly, widely diverse, and inclusive school located at the heart of Plymouth. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed Teaching Assistant apprentices, with an interest in SEN. The candidates will be hard working, resilient, friendly, outgoing and have a passion for supporting young children’s learning.
Annual wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday working between 8.00am - 4.30pm, exact hours to be discussed at interview.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Sunday 2 February
Duration
1 year 3 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
The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient, friendly, and outgoing. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.
* Assist in getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
* Assisting teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
* Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the teacher
* Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
* Supervising group activities, sports events, and school outings
* Helping teachers manage student behaviour
* Looking after children who are unwell or upset
* Healthy and safe learning environment for children
* Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
* Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
* Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
* An interest in SEND pupils and pupil wellbeing would be advantageous
* An extended, supportive team which promotes the development and well-being of everyone in our school community
* Friendly and enthusiastic children who are actively involved in shaping the development of our school
* A caring and friendly atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued
* The chance to be imaginative, take risks in learning and be innovative whilst raising attainment
Where you’ll work
Pilgrim Primary
Oxford Street
Plymouth
PL1 5BQ
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
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
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
On our 15-month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:
* Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
* Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
* End-Point Assessment (EPA)
You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated College assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out. Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
* Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Good communication skills with both children and adults and the ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative. Previous experience of working with young children and an interest in working with special educational needs children. Personal qualities we are looking for are, hardworking, enthusiastic, resilient, friendly and outgoing.