- GMFJ Reference
125410
- Wages
£4.15 p/h
- Hours
30.00 per week
- Date Posted
05/02/2021
- Start Date
15/03/2021
- Location
Plymouth
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Education & Training
- Employment Type
Advanced Level 3
- Employer
Widey Court Primary School
Description of Opportunity
Widey Court Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their team as soon as possible and assist the existing teaching staff, with a particular focus on sports and physical education. This post is initially situated at Widey Court Primary School. As part of their academy trust there may be the opportunity to work in any of our schools in the future.
You could be the person we appoint if you:
Have a warm, caring, nurturing personality with a friendly disposition
Are enthusiastic, flexible, and organised with excellent communication skills and initiative
Are able to develop positive relationships with children and parents
Are passionate about working with children and look forward to joining our friendly team
Are able to support pupils in developing skills in independence, self-confidence, and social interaction
Have high expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour
Are able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children
Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Day to day duties for this apprenticeship could include:
Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievements and progress
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Work as part of a team appreciating and supporting the role of other people in the team
Support the change process, remaining positive during times of change
Build and maintain successful relationships with pupils
Assisting teaching staff with their day to day activities
Assisting with physical education, sports, and fitness activities
To help set up the learning environment for the daily programme and help tidy away at the end of the session, ensuring that all equipment is clean and safe at all times
Attending staff meetings
Attending training courses
Assisting with the planning of the curriculum
Advising children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation
For more information about this vacancy please contact City College Plymouth on '+441752305338 (Ref ID: 125410)
Able to work as part of a team
Experience working with and or caring for children of relevant age
General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Strong awareness of inclusion, especially within a school setting
Experience and skills supporting children with SEND/ASD
Understanding of how to support children with SEND, record achievements and progress and provide appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher
Ability to provide support for pupils, especially those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Ability to utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
Awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection
Maths and English GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (Or equivalent)
Suitability to work with young children (an enhanced DBS check will be performed prior to you starting the role)
Over the 15-18-month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:Behaviours, Skills, and KnowledgeLevel 1/2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)End-Point Assessment (EPA)You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated College assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.
Passionate about children and their learning
Displays resilience, warmth, care and sensitivity in dealing with children
Open minded, self-evaluative and adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas
Able to enthuse and reflect upon experience
Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school
Ability to prioritise
Good interpersonal/communication skills
Ability to maintain a good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and to continue to strive for excellence
There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.