Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
The Heights - Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen
- Expired
- Salary:
- £125.80 per week
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 27 March 2017
- Apply by:
- 1 March 2017
Job overview
Through our programme, you will work as an apprentice Teaching Assistant in a school. You will support teachers and students in the classroom in lessons and become an integral part of the school support workforce.
Working as an apprentice Teaching Assistant you'll provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils. During lessons, you'll work together with the class teacher to support pupils with classroom activities and help to manage behaviour. Excellent communication and enthusiasm will be key in supporting all pupils to progress, achieve and overcome any problems. You will support all areas of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and ICT within the classroom. You'll also accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and other out-of-school activities.
You'll also act as a role model for pupils and be a positive influence on their behaviour and performance at school. So it's important that you demonstrate maturity and excellence in all you do.
At the end of your apprenticeship you'll of achieve the nationally recognised Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time Teaching Assistant position. A newly qualified Teaching Assistant can earn between £14,000 and £21,000 per annum.
Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities:
- Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
- Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
- Prepare the classroom for lessons, and clear away afterwards.
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting any difficulties.
- Support pupils to understand lesson instructions.
- Support pupils in respect of school curriculum, e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, and Early Years, as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and other out-of-school activities.
- Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Desired skills
- Willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework
- Able to establish good working relationships with staff, pupil's parents and outside agencies
Personal qualities
- Confident
- Team player
- Responsible
- Enthusiastic
- Good time management
Qualifications required
- Hold GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent
Description
We are an alternative provision, for pupils who are struggling with main stream school. We are also a Vocational school where pupils chose a vocational area alongside with English and Maths.
Training
Level 2 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Employee rights and responsibilities
Functional Skills (if required)
Contract Term 60 weeks
Contract Type Intermediate level apprenticeship
Application Contact Kate Wardle
Email Kate.wardle@nationalschoolstraining.co.uk
Closing Date 01.03.2017
The Heights Free School
Heys Lane
Blackburn
BB2 4NW
Attached documents
About The Heights - Blackburn
Message from the Head Teacher
The Heights is a Key Stage 2 - Key Stage 4 Alternative Provision School for young people, many of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school.
We are very proud of the provision we offer and work in close partnership with local schools, the local authority, external agencies and parents/carers to deliver highly personalised learning programmes.
At Key Stage 2 & 3, the focus is on supporting young people to return to a mainstream school. At Key Stage 4, we focus on providing the opportunity for students to gain qualifications on par with mainstream schools and with the skills needed to ensure a successful transition to college, training or employment.
Pupils are taught in small groups, where they study the core curriculum and receive the extra support they require. Students are then able to make good progress as staff can ensure that learning is tailored to individual student needs.
In addition to the core curriculum, we provide rich and varied curriculum opportunities ranging from vocational courses and academic programmes that support pupils' personal and social development. You can view our full curriculum on this website.
Many of the young people who attend The Heights, arrive here at a difficult period in their lives. We aim to ensure that we give them the necessary support to improve their confidence, self-esteem and enable them to become successful learners in school and prepared for their future working lives.
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