Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – St Michael’s Church of England We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join St Michael’s team. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start or develop your career apply here now Key Details Salary: £6.40p/h Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 15:30pm (term time only) 30 hours per week Location: : Hazel Grove, Bedworth, West Midlands, CV12 9DA Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider) The Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Teaching Assistant. As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils with additional needs across a range of year groups to be successful with their learning and behaviour, consistently implementing and developing inclusive strategies so these pupils can be successful. Your day to day duties will include: Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses. Support and use ICT in learning activities & develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Support individuals or groups during independent /group work, e.g. explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend/challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged. Occasional support to whole class for short periods (eg story reading). Help pupils to develop communication skills and role play activity. Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities. Promote independence and development of self-esteem Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and provide feedback to the teacher Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils’ progress Active involvement in day to day management of the learning environment including responsibility for the care and preparation of teaching aids, equipment, materials and differentiated resources. Undertake routine and non-routine administrative tasks, eg produce worksheets, administer coursework Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff, share and provide information Desired skills: Achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths A commitment to and evidence of promoting diversity and equal opportunities within the workplace, classroom, curriculum and employment practice Be aware of cultural differences Can transfer theory/Training into practice Understanding of the distinctive Christian character of a Church school A commitment to professional development Has high expectations and personal integrity with the ability to promote and sustain the values, culture and Christian ethos of the school Personal qualities: Enthusiastic, and have an interest in working with children A team player Reliable, committed, and punctual Professional, organised, and attention to detail Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop About the Employer The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is on an aspirational journey to achieve educational excellence for all. The Trust seeks to build a better future for all within our academies who in turn will positively impact their communities. People within the Trust work as part of the broader Trust family, benefitting from peer support and wide opportunities for personal development. LMPTA