Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Regis Manor Primary School
About the employer:
Regis Manor is an inclusive school that likes to celebrate success at every level. Our children are hard-working, enjoy a challenge and love to learn. We provide a rich curriculum for our children to challenge them and broaden their experiences. Our diverse school community is supportive of each other and we pride ourselves on being ‘one family’. We work in partnership with parents, carers and other key members of the community to support our children to achieve their best and to develop a positive approach to learning and aspirations for bright futures.
Overview of role:
Responsible to the headteacher but under the teacher's clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, the main role is to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs. To establish positive relationships with pupils.
Key details:
* Hours: Monday to Friday (8.30 am to 3.15pm), 32.5 hours per week
* Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
* Wage: £6.40 per hour
* Location: North Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME102HT
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:
* Work with individual students or small groups of students in the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
* Support students to understand instructions, promote independent learning, and encourage inclusion for all students.
* Assist the teacher in behavior management and help keep students on task.
* Support students' social and emotional well-being, reporting issues to the teacher as appropriate.
* Prepare and organize the learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing, displaying, and presenting student work and teaching materials as directed by the teacher.
* Record basic student data.
* Facilitate student learning through play.
* Organize and supervise games and activities.
* Assist in escorting students on educational visits.
* Invigilate exams and tests.
* Support students with eating, dressing, and hygiene needs as required, while encouraging independence.
* Supervise students during transitions between lessons and when entering and leaving the school site.
* Provide first aid, subject to appropriate training.
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:
* Permitting you’re eligible for the role) 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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