Teaching Assistant Apprentice

**Teaching Assistant Apprentice**:
**Location**:Castle Close, Thornton le Dale, Pickering YO18 7TW

**Wage**: £7.55 per hour for the first 12 months followed by National Minimum Wage for age.

**Working Hours**:Monday to Friday term time only plus 5 training days, contracted to 37.5 hours a week in order to meet the training criteria. This includes paid study time.

**Start Date**: 1st September

**Close Date**: 4th July

**Interview Date**: 9th July

To support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff.

**Tasks may involve**:

- Support pre planned leaning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher.
- Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students.
- Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning.
- Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies.
- Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs.
- Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
- Undertake break supervision as required.
- Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals.
- Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies/professionals
- Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ person hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence.
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate
- Prepare classroom materials and learning areas and undertake minor clerical duties e.g photocopying and displaying pupils work.
- Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies.
- Participate in appraisal training and other learning activities.

**Desired Personal Skills**
- Confident in building and maintaining relationships with young children
- Works well with other people
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set
- Able to work using own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form

**Desired Personal Qualities**

We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in the future as a Teaching Assistant.

**Future Prospect**:This is an 18 month commitment for the training but could lead to long term employment opportunities in school or across the Elevate Trust

**Benefits Provided by Training Provider**:
The position is term time only. Holiday pay as per terms and conditions.

**Training to be provided**:Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.
- Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period.
- Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required).

**Need more info?**:
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02476 936 969