Thomas Bewick School, Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £10,816 per year Hours: 32.5 Hours per Week Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minutes break) Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification Online training supported by our dedicated tutors Location: Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW Duties: Throughout the program, you will develop a diverse skill set that will empower you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives. Some of the key responsibilities and accountabilities you’ll undertake include: Supervising Classroom Activities: Engage with students as you oversee classroom activities, ensuring a productive and inclusive learning environment. You'll also accompany pupils on educational visits and extra-curricular activities, such as swimming and independence skills training programs. Collaborating with Specialists: Work closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and other specialist staff to assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs, fostering each student's unique learning journey. Supporting Students’ Care Needs: Provide compassionate support to identified pupils who may require assistance with daily care tasks, such as dressing and toileting, ensuring their comfort and confidence in the school setting. Mastering Classroom Skills: Learn effective classroom management and behaviour techniques that will enable you to create a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students. Planning and Delivering Activities: Gain experience in planning and delivering engaging learning activities, while providing valuable feedback to teachers about the educational, emotional, and physical needs of students to assist in their assessments. Teamwork in the Classroom: Collaborate with teachers and support staff to enhance classroom activities and ensure a cohesive learning experience for all pupils. Ensuring Safety and Well-being: Help maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students, both inside and outside the classroom, while adhering to school policies and procedures. Administrative Support: Assist with clerical and administrative tasks, such as photocopying and preparing learning resources, to keep the classroom running smoothly. Skills: Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Desired qualifications: GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable 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