Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About this opportunity

The post holder will report to the Head Teacher, Head of Department, Teacher or to the Technician Manager where relevant. Main contacts of the post are: Head Teacher, teaching staff, other support staff and pupils.

To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support student wellbeing and to promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters.

Under the direction of senior staff, to be responsible for providing general technical support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources and equipment.

A normal day would include
Support for Pupils:
To support pupils in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher.

Support for the Teacher:
To ensure the maintenance of an orderly working environment within their area of the school.
Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment, resources and materials as set out in the instructions given by the teacher.
To undertake basic record keeping as directed by the teacher
To assist the teacher with learning activities whilst ensuring the health and safety and good behaviour of the pupils.
To provide general clerical and administrative support to the teacher in the relevant discipline.

Support for the Curriculum:
Under the direction of senior staff, to monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
To carry out maintenance of every day equipment and to carry out routine checks in line with quality and safety standards.
To undertake simple repairs and report any other damages to the relevant member of staff.
To operate every day equipment in line with instructions.
To be aware of new developments in areas of technology and new equipment.

Support for the School:
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality and to report all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arrive.
To be aware of and support differences in order to ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute towards the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
To attend relevant meetings as required.
To participate in training and other learning activities and performance management as required.
To provide technical support outside of lesson time, for example, clubs and extra-curricular activities where relevant.
To undertake personal development to improve own practice.

What you could go on to do
Level 3

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Skills Company.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Skills Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

5 GCSE’s A-C Including Maths and English

Personal Qualities

Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work.

Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards.

The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges.

Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils.

Personal commitment to continuous self-development.

A commitment to school improvement.

Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check.

Skills

Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age

Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work as part of a team

An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom

Ability to use relevant technology eg photocopier

Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Basic understanding of child development and learning

Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate