Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Ark Tindal

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Ark Tindal Academy. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career, apply now!

About the Employer

Our vision at Ark Tindal is to provide an exceptional education that inspires all children to flourish into confident, successful and well-rounded individuals. We have a strong focus on character development and pastoral well-being, as well as the academic curriculum. We are a two-form entry primary school and getting to know our children and families is at the heart of everything we do. We offer support to the community, and we hold regular events which enable parents and carers to share in the life of the school and in their children’s learning. Ark Tindal is a nurturing, exciting and innovative place to learn and to teach. "Team Tindal" is a strong community, and our staff see themselves as one big family. We take staff wellbeing seriously, recognise the importance of effective communication and do what we can to support our team, encouraging our staff to be proactive in promoting each other’s wellbeing. We are committed to the development of our staff and have an extensive professional development offering, which enables us to work to our highest potential. Mentors provide additional support and guidance for our new staff. You will also be part of Ark’s thriving hub of primary and secondary schools in Birmingham working with regional teams, which offer additional guidance and support in aspects of the role.

What You'll Do

During your time as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will be part of a team delivering highly effective teaching and learning to ensure that pupils achieve the excellent academic results of which they are capable. You will be a role-model both in the Academy and for the community, having impact in school and beyond.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Support all vulnerable children and act as Key Worker to pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Work with pupils on an individual and/or small group basis, in and out of lessons
• Plan and implement strategies to ensure pupils with Special Educational Needs are able to access the curriculum
• Develop resources for pupils with SEN
• Support staff members in creating an effective and safe learning environment, by following risk assessments, personal evacuation plans and school policy and procedure
• Work with teachers to assess the needs of individual children, implement Education, Health and Care Plans, School Support
• Provision Plans, Individual Learning Plans, Pupil Passports and Individual Behaviour Plans and monitor their use and effectiveness
• Follow advice given by professionals to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Deliver language programmes, as advised by Speech and Language Therapists, to enhance early language and communication skills
• Provide structured daily opportunities for turn taking, use of objects of reference and task analysis to ensure tasks are broken down and there is opportunity for over learning
• Support pupils with Special Education Needs with self- help skills and toileting
• Ensure the safety of pupils who, due to Special Educational Needs, may lack an awareness of danger
• Support pupils on an individual and/or small group basis at break and lunchtimes, both when eating and in the playground with appropriate activities

Training Outcome

• Completed level 3 qualification and potentially a permanent role

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4 or above (Level 2)
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above (Level 2)

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8.00am – 3.45pm and Friday,  8.00am - 3.30pm (term time only).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Training Provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED