Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Courtney Primary School
Under the supervision of the class teacher and/or special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO), to undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and developmental needs of pupils, to assist teachers in the organisation and maintenance of classroom resources and to contribute to the supervision throughout the school.
What you’ll do at work
The teacher and/or SENCO will determine the particular duties of the Teaching Assistant and will be arranged to meet the needs of the
particular school and/or pupil(s) being supported.
To supervise and support pupils undertaking teacher-designated activities in a group or on an individual basis and to assist their learning and development by:
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Reinforcing relevant aspects of the planned teaching programme, particularly literacy and numeracy
- Being sensitive to the requirements of pupils with special needs and encouraging their participation and independence
- Assisting pupils with the appropriate use of materials and resources, including ICT applications
- To support designated pupils with special needs through the delivery of appropriate aspects of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) as directed by the relevant teacher and to contribute to reviews, if required
- To assist the teacher with the monitoring of pupils’ progress and the identification and preparation of appropriate materials and resources for teaching or display purposes
- To attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social and health training, hygiene and basic first aid. (This may include the administration of medicines by agreement and subject to any appropriate training being given)
- To contribute to effective team practice by attending and participating, as appropriate, in staff meetings and in-service training
- To assist with the support offered to parent helpers and students on work experience
- To contribute to the supervisory arrangements for pupils during break times and on out-of-school activities
- To promote and reinforce school policies, practices and procedures, including an awareness of child protection, and health and safety responsibilities
- The postholder will be expected to act as an adult role model and support school policies when dealing with students or visitors to the school
Job context:
- Teaching Assistants provide valuable support to qualified teaching staff and can make a significant contribution to the education and well-being of pupils. Most schools will have several Teaching Assistants who will work with groups of pupils and/or support individual pupils with special educational needs
Supervision and work planning:
- Activities will be directed by the relevant teacher. The Teaching Assistant will carry out the planned activities with individual pupils or groups of pupils either within the classroom or at some other location
Problems and decisions:
- The postholder must exercise responsibility for the welfare and safety of pupils at all times, intervening where necessary to ensure safe and proper conduct
- The Teaching Assistant will be expected to respond appropriately to questions or challenges presented by the pupil(s) being supervised
Contacts:
- Daily involvement with teaching staff, other support staff and pupils of the school
- Special needs work will normally involve occasional contact with LA staff, including psychologists or other specialists
- Contact with parents and other school visitors, including students on work placements
Working environment:
- Most activities will be undertaken within school premises.
- The postholder may occasionally be required to attend to pupils who have sickness or toileting problems
- Some anti-social behaviour by pupils may be experienced
Equipment:
- Use of computer and other audio-visual aids to support teaching and learning activities
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Patience
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching assistant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Company Benefits
Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants. Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel. Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more. Automatic rise in pay after 12 months.
After this apprenticeship
Possible full-time progression for the right candidate after the apprenticeship.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute break.
32.5 hours a week
Possible start date
15 Mar 2025
Duration
18 months
Positions available
3
Other requirements
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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