Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About the role

🚀 Pupil Support Superstar! 🚀

Ready to make a real impact on young minds? We're on the lookout for awesome individuals to join our team and help our pupils shine! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Boosting achievement: Work with teachers and our pastoral team to create an amazing learning environment. 📚
• Empowering pupils: Support individual kids and groups to become more independent and confident learners. 💪
• Building awesome relationships: Connect with parents and carers, and be a positive role model for our pupils, setting high expectations. 🌟
• Inclusive learning: Help all pupils feel welcome and engaged, especially those with special needs, ensuring everyone has access to resources. 🌈
• Supporting learning plans: Assist with implementing plans for Education, Health, and Care, behaviour, personal care, and curriculum goals. 📝
• Feedback to teachers: Help evaluate learning and share insights with teachers, parents, and agencies. 📊

Supporting our amazing teachers:

• Follow instructions: Help with planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging learning activities. 💡
• Promote positive behaviour: Step in to resolve conflicts and uphold school behaviour policies. 🤝
• Resource creation: Develop and make cool learning resources for our classes. ✂️
• Reading buddies: Listen to pupils read, share stories, and spark a love for reading. 📖
• Curriculum support: Work with pupils on literacy, numeracy, and other learning strategies. ➕➖
• Monitor progress: Observe how pupils respond to activities and report back to teachers. 👀
• Record keeping: Help with pupil records and report collation under guidance. 🗂️
• Tech wizards: Support the use of ICT in lessons and help pupils become tech-savvy. 💻
• Tidy workspace: Keep the learning environment organised and tidy. 🧹
• Showcase work: Help display pupils' amazing creations. 🖼️
• Prep and assist: Get equipment ready and help pupils use it. 🛠️
• Admin tasks: Handle routine administrative duties like photocopying. 📄

Being a star for the whole school:

• Safety first: Be aware of and follow policies on child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection. Report any concerns immediately. 🚨
• Team player: Contribute to the smooth running and positive vibes of our school. 🎉
• Collaborate: Work effectively with colleagues and participate in meetings. 👩‍🏫
• Personal development: Engage in our Performance Management process. 🌱
• Outings: Accompany staff and pupils on trips and activities. 🚌

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to be part of a supportive team, apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Work with individuals and groups of children to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their access to learning resources
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts in line with school protocols and school behaviour policies
• Undertake routine administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, filing, reproducing worksheets for agreed activities
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2), Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2))