Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Welbourne Primary School 

About the employer:

We are a friendly, caring school and through our school rules of ‘Ready, Respectful, Kind and Safe’ we aim to create a consistently calm environment, modelled to the highest standard by all staff, for our children. Our rules were co-created with our children and we believe their voice and rights are of great importance.  Welbourne is proud to be a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, received in recognition of how rights are taught and respected

Overview of role:

To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/ preparation of resources.
Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. 

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (shift tbc), 36 hours per week


• Term-time only (38 weeks per year)


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: Welbourne Primary School,Stainby Road, London, N15 4EA
  
  

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 role.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills, training, and experience to support pupils


• Assist with the development and implementation of SEND Support Plans


• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations


• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom


• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs


• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities


• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance


• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement


• Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment


• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate


• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives


• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress, and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence


• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested


• Undertake marking of pupils’ work and accurately record achievement/progress


• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour


• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed with the teacher within your role/responsibility, and participate in feedback sessions/meetings with parents as directed


• Administer and assess routine tests, and invigilate exams/tests


• Provide general clerical/administrative support, e.g., administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities, etc.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).


• Awareness of the primary national curriculum and the SEND Code of Practice.


• Understanding of positive behaviour strategies and safeguarding in a primary school setting.


• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and National Occupational Standards (Level 2).


• Relevant higher qualifications desirable.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support and motivate pupils at different learning levels.


• Skilled in delivering intervention programmes and providing effective feedback on pupil progress.


• Problem-solving approach to pupil support and behaviour.


• Confident using ICT to enhance learning; good spelling and literacy skills.


• Ability to personalise support to make learning engaging and enjoyable.
  

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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