Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunit is available based at Woodfields School. Working as an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils.

A normal day would include:
• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, clear away afterwards
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting any difficulties
• Support pupils to understand lesson instructions
• Support pupils in respect of school curriculum, e.g. Literacy, Numeracy
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime, as required
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and other out of school activities
• Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

What you could go on to do
Qualified Teaching Assistant

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

Hold GCSE Grade C/4 or Above in English, Maths or equivalent

Personal Qualities

• Confident
• Team player
• Responsible
• Enthusiastic
• Good time management

Skills

• Willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework
• Able to establish good working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and outside agencies