Gosberton House Academy Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Introduction

Gosberton House Academy is an outstanding specialist school for primary-aged pupils with Autism and additional learning needs. You should have an interest in primary education and be caring and enthusiastic. Duties include supporting the development of self-help skills, teaching and learning, resource prep and social learning activities.

About the Employer

What You'll Do

• Learn from experienced and dedicated colleagues 
• Support children with a range of complex needs
• Celebrate the achievements of the children
• Prepare resources as requested by classroom staff
• Be aware of your responsibilities in line with school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety and communication policies
• Monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the academy's expectations
• Work as part of a whole-school team to ensure that the children throughout school are given every opportunity to succeed academically, socially and emotionally
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues and children
• Use ICT resources to support pupils' learning
• Have a caring, encouraging and positive attitude towards your tasks
• Support the children during educational visits off-site

Training Outcome

• Roles as learning support assistants, teaching assistants or senior teaching assistants

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday, 8.30am- 4.00pm. 39 weeks per year.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH