Apprentice TA

Working in a school as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, your role will involve supporting the class teacher during lessons, assisting the teacher in maintaining a purposeful, supportive learning environment.

- Teaching Assistants may also undertake the following:

· - Liaise with the teacher to understand the objectives of each session

· - Provide teaching support in small groups and individual pupils to aid the teacher

· - Assist the teacher with observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially

· - Keep up-to-date written records for supporting pupils

· - Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent work with children to assist their education and growth

· - Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils

· - Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom

· - Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities

· - Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays

· - Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal social and development

· - Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

· - Working as a team member within your school and gaining invaluable experience

It is an interesting, varied position that gives you the valuable opportunities of gaining experience in a professional setting working with young people and colleagues. You will find out about the teaching paths that are available and the hope is that this apprenticeship will lead you onto your next step on the career ladder

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information to ensure your suitability for the position.

- The benefits we can offer:

· - An outstanding induction process

· - A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team

· - A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities

· - The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people

· - An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community

We are looking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable experience in the classroom? This is a great opportunity to gain insight about working within a school while gaining an NVQ level 3 qualification. The apprenticeship training will be delivered through BeReady, further details will be provided. You'll learn from sector specialist tutors to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become a teaching assistant and make an impact on pupils' learning.

Caythorpe Primary School is a thriving village school where we pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing family, broadening interests and allowing personalities to flourish and achieve. We endeavour to promote positive relationships where both staff and children can inspire each other to achieve their full potential.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Contract Term: Fixed term for 2 years- 1.9.26 - 31.8.28 (potential for permanent post once apprenticeship completed)

Salary: 1st year-Apprentice National Minimum wage, 2nd year-National Minimum wage.