Teaching Assistant Apprentice

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes including, social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER

• Follow the instructions of the class teachers and teaching assistants with planning and delivery of lessons
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school protocols and school behaviour policies
• Contribute towards resourcing teaching, by developing and making resources as necessary for children in the class or year group
• Listen to children read, read stories and tell stories to individuals or groups of children
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, undertake pupil record-keeping as requested
• Support the effective use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Assist with the display of pupils’ work in the classroom and around school
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use
• Undertake routine administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock, reproducing work sheets for agreed activities

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Undertake training and CPD as required
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunch time as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
• Be a role model for pupils and colleagues in terms of behaviour and attitude
• Be punctual and professional at all times
• Maintain confidentiality, safeguarding procedures, health and safety, other statutory requirements and the policies of the governing body and Local Authority

PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND PRACTICES

• Have high expectations of all pupils; respect their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and be committed to raising their educational achievement
• Treat pupils consistently with respect and consideration to aid their development as learners
• In line with the school’s policy and procedures, use behaviour management strategies to contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team; and carry out roles effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice from colleagues
• Reflect upon and seek to improve personal practice
• Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.

The post holder must promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young people that they are responsible for, or come into contact with.

The post holder must act in compliance with data protection principles in respecting the privacy of personal information held by The Trust.

The post holder must comply with the principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in relation to the management of Trust records and information.

The post holder must carry out their duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and all other Trust or School Policies.

The post leader must comply with the Trust’s Health and safety rules and regulations and with Health and Safety legislation.

• Ability to motivate and encourage children to meet their targets for learning and/or behaviour
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils’ families, liaising sensitively & effectively with them, recognising your role in pupils’ learning
• To constantly improve own practice/knowledge through reflection, self-evaluation and learning from others
• Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and ethos of the school
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for all regardless of gender, disability, religion, and ethnic origin

• To be a good role model
• Emotional resilience in working with a range of challenging situations
• Ability to demonstrate patience with firmness
• To work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
• We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude, a team player, with good communication skills
• You must be able to attend to pupils personal and academic needs, establishing a good relationship and act as a role model

• 5 GCSEs, grade A-C/9-4 (or equivalent), including English and mathematics
• Experience of working with children in a primary school

On completion of the apprenticeship, an opportunity for a permanent role within the business may be available.

• Candidates must be able to travel to Blackhill for an 8am start – please check travel arrangements prior to applying for the role
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Full training will be given on in-house systems/procedures

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard
• One day per month to attend Access Training based on Team Valley Gateshead for practical workshops
• Functional Skills in both mathematics and English if required