Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) - Rivermead Primary School

About the employer:

Rivermead Primary School has been at the heart of the Woodley community for 80 years. Our school offers a caring, warm and stimulating environment which enables children to be supported, grow and thrive. It is our role to provide each child with a range of opportunities and to find the ‘magic’ key that will unlock their full potential, whether it is academic, the arts or sport.

Overview of role:

Assist in supporting individual pupils and small groups under the direction of the class teacher, deliver targeted class support and interventions, and participate in relevant TA meetings and training sessions.

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (8.45am to 3.15pm), 30 hours per week


• Term-time only (39 weeks per year)


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4BS
  

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification 


• Duration of course: 16 months


• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)


• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside placement at school.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support learning for individual pupils and small groups under the guidance of the classroom teacher and Inclusion team.


• Assist with implementing lesson plans and facilitating more ambitious learning activities.


• Deliver class support and targeted interventions.


• Undertake agreed activities and strategies for individual pupils and small groups.


• Collaborate with the teacher on individual and group programmes of work, aligning with pupil targets and devising strategies to meet them.


• Assist in liaising with other professionals, maintaining confidentiality.


• Contribute to pupil observation, record keeping, and assessment.


• Monitor, record, and analyse pupil data (e.g., worksheets) at the teacher’s request.


• Organise and collate pupil reports as required.


• Attend TA/staff meetings, planning sessions, and training where applicable.


• Support school events and special occasions in the school’s annual calendar (if applicable).


• Assist with classroom administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying).


• Support pupils on educational trips (if applicable) and provide First Aid and/or playground supervision during lunch or breaks (if required).
  

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong questioning and observation skills


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times


• Clear understanding of the role in assisting and supervising pupils during specific tasks


• Capable of managing general classroom housekeeping and supervising pupils during clean-up activities
  

Qualifications Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential


• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

• Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.


• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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