Summary
A rewarding opportunity to train as a Teaching Assistant to work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support the children/young people of Elements Primary School.
What you will do at work
Purpose of Post:
- To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher.
- To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- Provide general support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support for Pupils
- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
- To 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 pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher.
Support for the Teacher
- Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
- Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
- Undertake pupil record keeping as requested and other basic record keeping.
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
- Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
- Provide clerical/administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting/recording money etc.
- Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment.
- Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment/resources/materials as set out in instructions.
- Assist the teacher with learning activities ensuring health and safety and the good behaviour of pupils.
Support for the Curriculum
- Support pupils to understand instructions.
- Support pupils in respect of aspects of learning within the curriculum.
- Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
- Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
- Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
- Operation of everyday equipment in accordance with instructions.
- Maintenance of everyday equipment, check for quality/safety.
- Undertake simple repairs and report other damages.
Training
The apprentice will attend monthly classes at Leeds City College.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (9-4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (9-4) – essential
About this employer
Elements Primary School is a mixed-intake primary school located in Middleton, Leeds, catering to children aged 4 to 11. The school opened its doors in September 2018 to meet the demand for primary school places in the area. It is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters a love of learning and prepares students for future educational and career opportunities. The school emphasizes community engagement, experiential learning, and the use of technology to enhance the educational experience.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment depending on performance.
Things to consider
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.