Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Acklam Grange School are looking for an organised and dedicated individual to join their school as an Apprentice TA. This role will include supporting the classroom teacher to maximise student learning and progress through one-to-one and small-group support. You will also need to ensure all apprenticeship coursework is completed in a timely manner.

What you will do in your working day

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

• Support and encourage students to move towards independent learning.
• Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weaknesses, consolidate strengths, and develop individualised expectations.
• Supporting individual students to overcome challenges, such as with reading, writing or confidence.
• Supporting students who have special educational needs and disabilities.
• Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on student’s participation, conceptual understanding, and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of students.
• Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy.
• Deliver interventions in accordance with the training given.
• Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of the role within lessons.
• Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding.
• Build appropriate relationships with all stakeholders.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching.
• Use school computer systems, including management information systems.
• Use a range of strategies to enable students to access and engage in learning.
• Willingness to attend any educational visits, as and when necessary.

RESOURCES

• Operate office equipment e.g. photocopiers and computers appropriately.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be aware of and comply with School policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the School.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals and stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training, as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required e.g. CPD.
• Confidentiality.
• Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding lead.
• The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as could be reasonably required and as directed by your line manager.

The training you will be getting

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification at Stockton Riverside College.
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship

Working week

37 Hours, Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.