Teaching Assistant Apprentice
PARADIGM TRUST · East Of England · IP3 9LJ
About the role
๐ Teaching Assistant Apprentice ๐
Ready to kickstart your career in education? We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our awesome team! ๐
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you'll be the backbone of our classrooms, helping our amazing pupils learn, grow, and shine! โจ You'll work alongside our teachers to create a supportive and inspiring learning environment, empowering students to become independent thinkers and learners. ๐ง
What you'll be doing:
- Helping teachers deliver engaging lessons and support pupils with their educational journey. ๐
- Encouraging students to become confident, independent learners. ๐ช
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils is top priority. โค๏ธ
- Supporting the inclusion of every student in every aspect of school life. ๐ค
- Being flexible and ready to assist wherever needed, maybe not always in one spot! ๐โโ๏ธ
- Working 1:1 or with small groups, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN/D). ๐
- Assisting with introducing tasks, monitoring progress, and using various strategies to boost learning. ๐ก
- Helping pupils access the full curriculum while fostering independence. ๐
- Observing student performance, providing feedback to teachers, and maintaining records. ๐
- Contributing to the planning and evaluation of learning activities. ๐
- Maintaining a positive, organized, and supportive learning space. ๐ก
- Providing care for pupils' physical welfare, including first aid and administering medication. ๐ฉน๐
- Using your skills to support pupils with SEN/D effectively. ๐
- You might even be trained as a first aider! ๐
- Providing intimate care as needed, such as changing nappies, soiled clothes, and assisting with toileting. ๐งผ
This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and make a real difference in young lives. If you're passionate about education and ready for an exciting apprenticeship, we want to hear from you! ๐
Key responsibilities
- Assist teachers in providing a supportive learning environment for pupils
- Work with individual and groups of pupils to support their learning and curriculum access
- Observe pupils' performance, provide feedback to teachers, and maintain records of progress
- Ensure the safety, welfare, and physical care of pupils, including intimate care where necessary
- Administer first aid and medication as required, following appropriate training