Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

All Saints CE Primary School, Main Street, Kirby Overblow, Harrogate, HG3 1HD

North Rigton CE Primary School, Hall Green Lane, Leeds, LS17 0DW

**Please note - you would need to work across 2 of the schools sites each week**

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education!

Apprenticeship Overview: 

• Salary: £9,984 per year 
• Hours: 30 Hours per Week
• Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm (45 minutes break)
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutors 
• Location: All Saints CE Primary School: All Saints CE Primary School, Main Street, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, HG3 1HD & North Rigton CE Primary School, Hall Green Lane, North Rigton, Leeds, LS17 0DW

Duties

Supporting Learning & Development
• Support pre-planned learning/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 well-being, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/
Behaviour/ Support/ Mentoring plans
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with a child
• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning/ behaviour/ attendance.
• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.

Communication
• 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

Sharing information
• Share information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professional as required
• Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality
• Receive and hand over appropriate information at the beginning and end of the day

Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People
• Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ personal 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

Administration/Other
• Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies
• Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations
•  Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities

Health & Safety
• Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure
• Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment

Data Protection
• To comply with the Trust’s policies and supporting documentation in relation to Information Governance; this includes Data Protection, Information Security and

Confidentiality
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values

Skills: 

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Desired qualifications: 

• GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable

Pre-employment checks. 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 - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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Salary : $9,984