Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Birley Spa Primary Academy are looking for a dedicated and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain additional skills and experience in a classroom whilst gaining a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Working week 

Monday to Friday - Term time only 

37.5 hours per week total 

Daily hours to be confirmed

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

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.


• Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups by using effective communication and understanding the value of treating all individuals fairly.


• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom.

Support for the Pupil:

• Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development. To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs.


• Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment, and following policies & procedures at all times.


• Assist with the personal and intimate care of pupils.


• To support children and young people with SEND, supporting them to actively participate in learning activities. To liaise with parent/carers/outside agencies as required.

Support for the Teacher:

• Help with classroom resources and records by maintaining confidentiality of information at all times and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required.


• Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate.


• Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.

Support for the Curriculum:

• Support the school curriculum including literacy and numeracy activities by using strategies and techniques for promoting learning.


• Provide support for learning activities within the teaching and learning programme, monitoring the effectiveness of activities in promoting pupils’ learning and modifying these where necessary.


• Support pupils to use ICT materials and resources effectively to advance their learning.

Support for the School:

• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents through effective communication and providing support for pupils, colleagues and parents as required.


• Willingness to keep up to date with professional practice by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the role and individual responsibilities.

Skills and Attributes 

• Awareness or willingness to train to get knowlesge and understanding of the teaching assistants role 


• Ability to communicate effectively 


• Ability to provide support for planning and delivering of learning activities 


• Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom. 


• Have an openness to learning and change


• Have a positive attitude 


• Be able to work in ways that promote equality

Education and Qualifications 

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent - Essential.

About the employer

As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, the values of: Lead, Empower, Achieve, and Drive underpin our approach at Birley Spa Primary Academy. These values equip every individual with the core strength and resilience to confidently burst through barriers to learning, and become confident, conscious citizens equipped for the challenges of the modern world. We create an aspirational cultural climate in which every member of Birley Spa Primary Academy thrives and articulates a passion for inspiring leadership beyond learning.

https://www.birleyspaacademy.co.uk/

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