Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About this opportunity

The role of the teaching assistant is to work with teachers and other colleagues to raise the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and wellbeing.

A normal day would include:
• Liaising with teacher colleagues to plan effective in-lesson support
• Promoting, supporting and facilitating inclusion by encouraging participation of all students in learning and extra-curricular activities.
• Planning and implementing specialist programmes of intervention to accelerate rates of progress for target groups of students or individuals
• Working flexibly within the day to enable contribution to intervention, clubs or other activities during students’ break or lunch duties
• Using effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Contributing to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of student performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
• Communicating effectively and sensitively with students to adapt to their needs and support their learning.

The East Manchester Academy is a vibrant and innovative educational community in the heart of Beswick, and is a member of the Education and Leadership Trust with Whalley Range 11-18 High School and Levenshulme High School.

What you could go on to do:
Teaching assistant level 4 and other roles in an educational setting.

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

Good level of education including English and maths GCSE

Personal Qualities

Friendly and approachable, team player

Skills

Good level of English and Maths
Good communication skills
Work experience