Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Holy Cross Primary School are looking to appoint a teaching assistant apprentice to join our team to provide valuable, practical assistance to class teachers in both the classroom and supporting pupils as lunch time. The successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. We are looking for a reliable, flexible individual who has a passion working in schools.

Working week 

Monday to Friday (term time only) 

32.5 hours per week total 

Daily hours to be confirmed

Wage 

£7.55 per hour 

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage if over 19 years old. 

Qualification 

Teaching Assistant level 3 

Duration: 16 months 

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilties 

Support for Pupils

• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.


• Supervise and support pupils to undertake agreed learning activities / programmes linked to local and national curriculum and learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, or early years. 


• Adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs.


• The role may include supporting and implementing pupils’ personal programme, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school. To administer basic first aid and/or medication as required.


• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher..

Support for Teachers

•  Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school behaviour policies.


• Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the School’s home/school liaison policy.


• Assist the teacher with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources.


• Provide detailed feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. as requested.
  


• Maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.


• Assist with the display of pupils’ work.


• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use.


• Administer and mark straightforward routine tests, e.g. spelling or mental arithmetic, and invigilate tests as required..

Support for the School

• To support others within the classroom and the School, contributing to the achievement of School objectives by working as part of a team.


• Assist with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to support pupils at lunchtime


• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher.

Standard duties

• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all.


• To uphold and promote the Christian values and the ethos of the school.


• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.

Skills and Attributes 

• Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with all pupils & colleagues


• To work with children at all levels regardless of specific individual need and to identify and address learning styles as appropriate


• Able to adapt your own approach in accordance with pupil needs and respond to changing school priorities.


• To liaise sensitively with parents and carers


• To promote a positive ethos and good role model


• Effective use of IT to support learning including basic first line problem solving such as paper jams, equipment not printing etc.

Maths and English 4-9, A-C or equivalent L2 Functional skills) are essential.

About the school 

Holy Cross is an incredibly special place and we place our wonderful children and our dedicated staff at the centre of everything we do. We want our pupils to be happy, safe, responsible, confident, and for every child to achieve their ever growing potential.

https://www.holycross-primary.co.uk/

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