Summary
Working across our Penbridge School sites in Fratton and willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone. You will be helping students in our Inclusion Centre as well as the wider school.
Wage
£11,887.20 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday (term time only)
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 3 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Principal responsibilities/duties
Curriculum Support
* Assist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans, learning outcomes
* To plan and deliver precision teaching
* The preparation of materials/equipment (e.g. books, pencils, art supplies, sort games, AVA equipment) preparing and clearing up activities with the pupils
* Maintaining classroom resources and designated areas
* Assisting with all activities to support learning outcomes using the teachers planned teaching and learning method
* Providing unobtrusive guidance and support to enable pupils to find answers to questions and tasks set, using knowledge of each pupil’s differing levels of development and ability to ensure progression and continuity
* Supervise individual or small groups of pupils undertaking teacher–led learning activities by coordinating and explaining basic instructions for the activity, adjusting activities within the scope of the lesson plan and learning outcomes in response to pupils’ learning
* Assisting pupil achievement by monitoring learning against learning outcomes, informing the teacher of progress/problems
* Assist pupils to develop their independence through undertaking tasks
* Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds
* Administer and mark routine tests with clearly defined predetermined answers
* Invigilate exams as required
* Ensure that pupils work and play together positively and cooperatively, with good behaviour
* Arrange classroom layout to create a positive learning environment including arranging classroom displays
General School Support
* Assist with special activities in the school within school hours (e.g. sports days, plays, concerts, open days) accompany on school visits, projects
* Provide clerical and administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collation of pupil reports
* Report student and school issues in line with the School’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
* Attend meetings and training sessions as required
Where you’ll work
222 New Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 7RW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE
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
Learning will take place at Highbury Campus - City of Portsmouth College, Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 2SA
Class will be 12:30-4pm on Thursday, weekly. This will be part of your 30 hours a week.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C/Functional Skills Level 2)
* Maths (grade 4/C/Functional Skills Level 2)
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience