Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Wightwick Hall Academy are seeking an aspiring Teaching Assistant to join our busy team. Your role includes working under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom.

Working week: Monday to Friday - Term time only 08:45 - 15:15, 32.25 hours per week total

Wage: National Apprenticeship Wage £7.55 per hour. Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification: Teaching Assistant Level 3

Duration: 16 Months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Number of positions available: 4

Support to Teacher:

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with and maintain displays of pupils’ work, notice boards, shelving systems etc.
• Undertake routine administrative tasks, e.g. pupil record keeping as requested.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Appropriate liaison with parents on general pupil matters.

Support to Curriculum:

• Support pupils to understand instructions in relation to curriculum subject.
• Prepare and maintain general equipment/resources as directed by the teacher.
• Attend training sessions as required for CPD purposes and to ensure appropriate skill level is obtained to undertake role, e.g. behaviour management strategies.

People Management:

• To comply and engage with people management policies and processes.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise own strengths, areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Have good organisational skills.
• Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Use basic technology – computer, video, and photocopier.
• Have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to undertake routine admin tasks outside of the classroom if required.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Customer focused.
• Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.
• Open, honest and an active listener.
• Takes responsibility and accountability.
• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service.
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
• Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.
• Communicates effectively.
• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
• Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.

At Wightwick Hall School, we believe that education is not just about academic achievement; it is also about developing the whole child. We encourage our pupils to explore their interests, embrace challenges, and build lasting friendships. At Wightwick Hall School, we embrace the motto "Be Curious and Thrive, Together."