Apprentice Teaching Assistant in Bradford

Why choose Lapage Primary School?

Since joining Northern Star Academies Trust in May 2024, Lapage Primary School has continued to flourish with the Trust’s steadfast support. Our school is a place of ambition, creativity, and warmth, where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud of our rich cultural diversity and of our commitment to providing an inclusive, high-quality education that inspires a lifelong love of learning.

About Northern Star Academies Trust

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.

Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish. All of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are proud to offer a professional and supportive network of colleagues, mentors, and training opportunities to help every staff member develop and succeed.

Apprenticeship - Lapage Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Please confirm which role you are applying for.

• Support students’ learning, development, wellbeing, and safety under the direction of teaching and appropriate staff, including meeting personal, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to implement learning strategies and tailored activities that meet individual needs, supporting students to achieve their learning goals and making adjustments where required.
• Monitor, track, and report on students’ progress, achievements, behaviour, and areas of concern, providing accurate and constructive feedback to teachers and the SENDCO to inform planning and assessment.
• Support the delivery and monitoring of EHCPs, Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), Personal Care Programmes, and other individualised support plans.
• Assist with assessments, routine testing, marking, record-keeping, and maintaining accurate student information in line with school procedures.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, positive attitudes, and self-esteem by setting appropriate and challenging expectations and acting as a positive role model.
• Promote inclusion, acceptance, and positive relationships, facilitating students’ interaction with peers, staff, parents/carers, external agencies, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Support students with their personal care and hygiene needs where required, including intimate care, while maintaining dignity, respect, confidentiality, and safeguarding at all times.
• Supervise individuals and groups of students during lessons, break and lunchtime, in communal areas, and before and after school, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to changes in students’ behaviour, reporting significant or unexpected changes to the relevant staff and consistently applying agreed behaviour strategies.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and purposeful learning environment by preparing and using appropriate resources, supporting classroom displays, and promoting positive behaviour and values.
• Establish positive and constructive relationships with students and communicate relevant information to teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals as directed.
• Administer first aid when appropriate and in accordance with training and school procedures.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students in accordance with statutory guidance and school/Trust safeguarding and child protection procedures, reporting concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Senior Leadership Team.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and school/Trust policies relating to safeguarding, health and safety, security, confidentiality, data protection, and records management.
• Participate in educational visits, trips, outings, social activities, sporting events, and other out-of-school activities where required.
• Provide administrative and organisational support to teachers and departments, including maintaining accurate records and using relevant school systems.
• Attend meetings, training, and other duties as required by the school calendar, sharing expertise and supporting colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the ethos, aims, development, and continuous improvement of the school/Trust, supporting effective systems, procedures, and the wider school community.

Early Years Level 3 Apprenticeship - Lapage Primary School - Early Years Level 3 - Please confirm which role you are applying for.

As a level 3 apprentice you will be a key member of the nursery team, your daily activities may include:

• Planning and implementing fun and educational activities with the children
• Play alongside and with children to support their play
• Supporting children’s creative and imaginative experiences
• Maintaining development records on key children
• Supervising children at rest times and at mealtimes
• Contributing to and promoting health and safety
• Ensuring the play area is clean and tidy at all times
• Working closely with parents and providing feedback on their child

Useful Qualities to have:

• Friendly and approachable
• Patient, and caring
• The ability to interact positively with children and adults
• Flexible and willing to carry out a number of different activities within the job role
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Motivated
• The ability to work using your own initiative

This position would suit a candidate with a bubbly, outgoing personality who is able to work on their own initiative and is prepared to commit to the work required for an apprenticeship.

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 2 days (Working Monday - Friday, actual pattern to be confirmed)

Fixed Term contract for 18 months

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
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