Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Rivers Primary Academy Rivers Primary Academy

Location

Walsall, West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Support for Pupils / Students: 

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
• Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.
• May implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the class teacher, adjusting activities to pupils/students responses as appropriate
• Under the direction/guidance of the class teacher, support pupils/students with behavioural, emotional and social development needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.
• Assist pupils/students with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required
• Maintain pupils interests and motivation
• Supporting individuals and group work assigned by the class teacher is raising core skills.
• Support in the development of individual development plans
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of a teacher
• To be aware of pupil/student problems, achievements, progress and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Understand and support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils/students as required

Support for the Teacher / Academy:

• Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the class teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the class teacher
• Support the class teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities
• Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
• Accompany staff and supervise pupils/students on visits and trips as required
• Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed
• Provide regular feedback to the class teachers on pupil achievement, progress and problems.
• Share information about pupils/students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies as appropriate
• Work with parents to enhance pupils/students learning
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with academy policy.
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils/students competence and independence in its use.
• Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom

General:

• Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work. This post requires the post holder to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

All candidates will need to complete an application form which will be shared once we have received your application.

The training you will be getting

During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils’ wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment.

It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

• Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
• Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability – (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
• Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours – (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management).
• Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology – (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
• Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies – (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
• Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

You will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Possible future opportunities within the school

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Salary

£18.75k per annum