Summary
As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will support teaching staff in the classroom and be involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of pupils’ individual progress. You may also support individual children in class, and work with small groups of children within or outside the classroom.
What you will do at work
To work under the direction of the teacher to raise pupil attainment and maintenance of a well-ordered environment. You will work closely with children to enable them to access a full and rich curriculum within which they can make progress.
Your work will include:
- Implementing strategies to support pupils such as giving further explanations, adapting work, prompting or encouraging concentration and participation
- Assisting with the assessment and recording of pupil progress
- Delivering planned activities to a small group or individual pupils
- Organising materials and resources for lessons
- Promoting inclusive education and integration and helping in the development of relationships by encouraging appropriate interaction between pupils
- Supporting the class teacher in managing behaviour and promoting good behaviour around the school
- Liaising with the class teacher about individual children’s learning
- Undertaking playground duties as part of a rota
- Attending training and meetings
- Complying with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and reporting concerns to an appropriate person
- Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the class teacher or Head teacher
We are looking for people:
- Who are caring, enthusiastic and innovative
- Who have an ability to foster excellent working relationships with children and adults
- Who understand how to support children with specific needs
- who can support a child’s learning, behaviour, social inclusion as well as their social and emotional development
- Who are good team players and able to work well as part of a supportive staff
Training
Teaching Assistant Level 3.
The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training who they will meet with regularly via Teams.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Gonerby Hill Foot is a happy and friendly school where everyone is valued and respected. Our pupils are encouraged and praised so they feel confident in their abilities, know how to succeed and have inspirational goals, aiming for high standards to be the best they can be. We believe that a values based Christian education provides a sound basis for success in life and that if we work hand in hand with parents, there is no dream that our children cannot achieve.
After this apprenticeship
It is hoped but not guaranteed that an offer of full-time employment can be made on completion of your qualification.
Things to consider
DBS check.