Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Overview

Introduction: Do you have a passion for helping children learn, grow and thrive?

Are you energetic, caring and love working with young children?

You could be just the person we are looking for.

We are seeking a new apprentice to join our team to provide support and committed care to our children.

About the Employer

Littleton Green Community School is a replacement school for Huntington Primary School which opened on 9 November 2009.

The school is located within the parish of Huntington on the edge of Cannock Chase.

Our school is for boys and girls aged 3–11 and is maintained by Staffordshire University Academies Trust.

We also offer sessional day care for children over 3 years in our Nursery and Wrap around and now cater for children aged 2 years in our Saplings Pre-school.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers.
• Support the teacher in the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies.
• Provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals, e. g. guided reading.
• Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems, etc.
• Undertake appropriate basic admin tasks.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Assist children in matters of personal needs and their general health including first aid and welfare matters.
• Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety, by complying with good health and safety practice.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation and development of agreed curriculum activities/materials.
• Provide support in literacy/numeracy/SEN strategies.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/guardians, welfare officers, health visitors and other professional staff as part of the routine consultative process.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.

Requirements

• Essential qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (grades 9–4 or A*–C).
• Course information: Teaching Assistant (Level 3); Level 3; Route: Education and Early Years; Apprenticeship Level: Advanced.
• Working arrangements: Weekdays 8:30am–3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
• Expected duration: 1 year 6 months.
• Training provider: South Staffordshire College.
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