Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3833(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£17,600.00 Actual Annual Salary £8,918 - £17,600 depending on age National Living Wage based on Age £10,810 - £19,323 from 1st April 2024

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant you will provide classroom support duties including curriculum related tasks and small group work in close collaboration with other school staff.

Possible start date

04 Mar 2024

Expected duration

18 Months

Working Week:

Typical working pattern (to be agreed) Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.15pm Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm ½ hour lunch break

What you will do in your working day

General

<ul>

<li>Supporting the teacher in the general management of the classroom.</li>

<li>Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with individuals or small groups of pupils.</li>

<li>Providing clerical and administrative support, e.g. administering coursework and preparing work sheets.</li>

<li>Supervising groups of pupils alone and participating in general activities including giving sensitive support and intervention in children&rsquo;s play.</li>

<li>Undertaking routine invigilation and marking.</li>

</ul>

Classroom Organisation

<ul>

<li>Responsible for the organisation, classroom maintenance, setting out, clearing away and care of resources to create a purposeful and attractive learning environment.</li>

<li>Assisting in the preparation, maintenance and repair of books, apparatus and equipment, to include cataloguing and stocktaking of all resources.</li>

<li>Preparing pupils&rsquo; work for display in the classroom and around the school.</li>

<li>Demonstrating creativity in assisting with the practical resourcing of the classroom.</li>

</ul>

Pupil Support

<ul>

<li>Working with pupils directly on curriculum related tasks under the direction of the teacher.</li>

<li>Contributing to the delivery of all aspects of the curriculum for pupils, including assessment, recording and reporting procedures and the maintenance of Individual Education Plans (IEP&rsquo;s), including the preparation of reports and reviews under the guidance of a designated teacher.</li>

<li>Giving relevant feedback to the teacher regarding the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils thus offering the teacher support in their assessment.</li>

<li>Contributing to monitoring and evaluating the learning environment provided for the pupils in his/her care and using this evaluation to help make necessary changes and developments within the classroom.</li>

<li>Working with teachers and other staff in planning the teaching programme and associated activities.</li>

<li>Taking an active role in liaising with external agencies and preparing reports for and contributing to reviews.</li>

<li>Following the school policy documents and schemes of work to keep updated with school and National Curriculum documentation.</li>

</ul>

Welfare and other duties

<ul>

<li> Under teacher overall control, accepting shared responsibility for the creation of a safe environment for pupils within and outside the classroom.</li>

<li>Assisting in the supervision of pupils particularly at break periods and the beginning and end of sessions.</li>

<li>Providing general care and welfare by responding appropriately to the social, emotional and physical needs of pupils. This might include attending to sick or injured pupils, taking sick pupils home and investigating reasons for absence.</li>

<li> Administer medication to pupils in accordance with the school&rsquo;s policy and procedures (only where the postholder, in accordance with the LEA guidance, has agreed to be the named volunteer for this task).</li>

<li> Supervising other Support Assistants as required.</li>

</ul>

General

<ul>

<li>Promote and implement the Trust's equalities policies in all aspects of employment and service delivery</li>

<li>Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with.</li>

<li>Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure environment and to act in accordance with the Trust&rsquo;s policies and procedures.</li>

<li>Promote understanding of the Trust&rsquo;s mission, vision and values and lead by example through outstanding professional conduct.</li>

</ul>

The training you will be getting

<ul>

<li>Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard </li>

<li>All training is delivered at the workplace</li>

</ul>

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Although a permanent position cannot be guaranteed, candidates who have successfully completed their apprenticeship would be actively encouraged to apply for any appropriate vacancies as they arise across the Trust&rsquo;s 39 schools.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths &amp; English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) Essential

About the employer

Our Trust is a family of 39 Roman Catholic schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside &amp; Northumberland. We have a shared vision to ensure that all the children in our schools experience the best education possible.

Employer

BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

https://www.bishopbewickcet.org/

Address

St Mark&rsquo;s Catholic Primary School

Bardon Close

Westerhope

NE5 4BT

Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

<ul>

<li>training</li>

<li>qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field</li>

<li>industry or sector experience</li>

</ul>

Contact

Apprenticeship recruitment team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

All applications should be made directly to Derwentside College via the apprenticeship website

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

Fixed Term

Closing date:

23 February 2024