Apprentice Learning Assistant - Greenwood Academies Trust

Brief overview of the role

Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard, you will assist the class teacher to provide high quality teaching and learning support to pupils.

Apprenticeship summary

Working week

Monday - Friday (Shifts TBC)

Total hours per week: 37.00

Weekly wage

£159.10

Expected duration

24 months

Apprenticeship level

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Vacancy description

Main Responsibilities:

• The on-going satisfactory completion of specified training units.
• Assisting pupils with a variety of personal self-help skills that are part of every day school experience and reporting progress or difficulties.
• Supervising the activities of individuals or groups of pupil wherever these are planned to take place around the Academy.
• Supporting pupils’ needs during off-site visits under the direction of the Teacher.
• Assisting pupils in the use of all classroom resources to ensure full participation.
• Establishing and maintaining consistent and positive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
• Providing frequent feedback and praise to pupils in relation to progress and all forms of achievement.
• Ensuring the health and safety of all pupils at all times.
• Reporting any pupil problems to their class teacher(s).
• Preparing curriculum equipment and learning resources for the classroom, as directed by the teacher

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Act as role model demonstrating professionalism and consistent high expectations at all times which supports the ethos of the Trust
• Recognise and respect difference between individuals and play their part in making the Academy/Trust more inclusive
• Pro-actively checks work to prevent errors and achieve targets
• Know the local arrangements concerning the safeguarding of children and young people and how to use them
• Takes responsibility for own Health & Safety, ensuring immediate work environment is safe
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues knowing how & when to draw on advice and specialist support
• Demonstrate consistently the ethos and behaviour which are expected of all
• Understands why it is important to follow policies and procedures and knows where to find them

Personal qualities

• Enthusiastic, and have an interest in working with children
• A team player
• Reliable, committed, and punctual
• Professional, organised, and attention to detail
• Previous experience of working with children desirable, but not essential
• Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop

Desired qualifications

Minimum of grade C/4 in maths and English at GCSE level (or equivalent qualification)

Future prospects

Potential of full-time employment upon completion.

Things to consider

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Employer description:

Welcome to Weston Favell Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). This is an incredibly exciting time for the Academy as we aim to develop young people who are excited by achievement, driven by aspiration and grasp every opportunity. Collaboration is the best way to achieve this therefore we, the staff team, will actively:

• Remove barriers to success
• Ensure there is no ceiling to achievement
• Engender a culture where excuses for underperformance do not exist

I find young people are most engaged when they are interested and excited by what they are learning. This comes from high quality teaching and learning and at Weston Favell Academy, we are on a rapid journey of improvement.