Teaching Assistant

About this opportunity

A great opportunity is available Walsall Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. If you are looking to start a career in education, this could be the perfect role for you.

A normal day would include:

• To provide learning support to students as directed by the Inclusion Manager.
• Teaching small groups of students according to their educational needs under the direction/ supervision of class teachers.
• Supervising groups of students and individuals under the direction/ supervision of the class teacher.
• Preparation of materials for teaching staff.
• Communicating regularly with the class teacher to whom they are responsible to ensure continuity of provision for students and to ensure that progress is made and recorded.
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any group of students assigned.
• The presentation and display of student’s work both within and outside of classrooms.
• Helping to maintain a stimulating, healthy and safe learning environment in the immediate teaching area.
• Where appropriate, communicating and co-operating with appropriate persons or bodies outside the school.
• Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
• Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Maintaining good order among students and safeguarding their health and safety whether on the school premises or when engaged in authorised activities elsewhere.
• Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum or the organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
• Attending assembles, registering the attendance of students, and where applicable assisting with playground duties.
• To carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed by the Headteacher.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth 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

• Grade 4/C in GCSE English and Maths

Personal Qualities

• Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Presentable appearance
• Fun and friendly personality
• Reliable and conscientious

Skills

• Good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management skills
• Willingness to undertake any training provided good organisational skills, ability to work on own initiative
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to undertake any training provided