Apprentice Teaching Assistant
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST · Yorkshire And Humberside · LS10 4WR
About the role
๐ Join our awesome team as a Learning Support Assistant! ๐
Are you ready to make a real difference and help students shine? โจ We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside teachers, supporting students in the classroom and beyond. You'll be a key player in ensuring everyone has the best possible learning experience. ๐
What you'll be doing:
Supporting Our Amazing Students:
- Helping with personal care needs and following individual plans. ๐ค
- Keeping students safe and ensuring they can fully access their lessons. ๐ก๏ธ
- Building positive relationships, being a great role model, and understanding individual needs. ๐
- Encouraging everyone to feel included and accepted. ๐ค
- Motivating students to interact, participate in activities, and become more independent. ๐
- Assisting students with their learning tasks as guided by the teacher. โ๏ธ
Supporting Our Fantastic Teachers:
- Getting classrooms ready for lessons and tidying up afterwards. ๐งผ
- Helping to showcase student work through displays. ๐ผ๏ธ
- Keeping teachers updated on student progress and achievements. ๐
- Assisting with basic record-keeping. ๐
- Supporting teachers in managing classroom behaviour and reporting any concerns. ๐ฃ๏ธ
- Communicating with parents/carers when needed. ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
- Handling administrative tasks like photocopying, typing, and collecting money. ๐ฐ
- Keeping the learning environment clean and organized. โจ
Supporting the Curriculum:
- Helping students understand instructions. ๐
- Assisting students with various curriculum activities. ๐ง
- Supporting students in using basic technology. ๐ป
- Preparing and maintaining learning resources and equipment. ๐ ๏ธ
- Organizing and securely storing supplies. ๐ฆ
- Operating and maintaining everyday equipment safely. โ
- Undertaking simple repairs and reporting any damages. ๐ง
If you're passionate about education and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you! ๐ Apply now! ๐
Key responsibilities
- Work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff.
- Support pupils in accessing learning and attending to their personal needs.
- Provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
- Prepare and maintain routine resources, equipment, and the working environment.
- Undertake basic record keeping and provide clerical/administrative support.
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 9-4), Maths (grade 9-4))