Therfield Secondary School - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Leatherhead, England

LMP Group

Full Time Leatherhead, England 9 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Brief overview

Therfield Secondary School are seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to learn and work towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification while supporting the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning. Motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks.

What will the apprentice be doing?

Motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks appropriate to students’ needs
Monitor students’ responses to living and learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement
Establish supportive relationships and trust with students
Follow behaviour management plans or other specific strategies as directed, consistently and effectively in line with agreed policy
Take responsibility for the care and support of designated students
Give students feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self-reliance and self-esteem
Understand and assist with positive handling techniques used within the school
Comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in the school
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Child Protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge, skills and development and participate in regular performance reviews
Produce concise reports and complete other written or electronic documentation as directed
Carry out duties in accordance with Equal Opportunity Policy
Modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes
Help make appropriate resources to support the students and prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson e.g. making books, labels, signs and undertake practical tasks to maintain a good standard of classroom appearance
Provide general clerical and administrative support, e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities using ICT where appropriate
Communicate the progress and needs of the learners with whom you work to the teaching staff
The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school/service as may be reasonably expected

Apprenticeship summary:

£6 per hour (you will be paid £360 every 2 weeks) for first 12 months, NMW for your age 2nd year
Monday to Friday (shifts to be confirmed)
Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Apprentices without English and Maths at Level 2 must achieve these prior to taking the End Point Assessment
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Increased mastery of the critical stages of child and adolescent development
Enhance understanding of the types of influences that can affect this development
Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
Evaluation of personal performance in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy, and ICT if required
Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing
Functional skills if needed

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Other things to consider

Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Vetting.Com. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Please google the location prior to applying.

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