Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Apprentice J3475

The South West Apprenticeship Company; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The South West Apprenticeship Company is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work in Year 5 and gain a Level 3 qualification. You will receive comprehensive support from your line management and teaching team to develop skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities include promoting inclusion and safeguarding, supporting learners’ social and emotional wellbeing, and contributing to a positive educational environment. The role requires GCSEs in English and Mathematics (A* to D) and involves 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades 3 to 9 (A* to D) or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching staff to enhance the learning experience.
• Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to develop independent learners.
• Contribute to safeguarding policies and safe practice.
• Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours.

Education

GCSE grades 3 to 9 (A* to D) or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to be supported and trained to become a Teaching Assistant. You will be supported by your line management and the wider school team to learn a variety of new skills to help you achieve your qualification.

The School works in partnership with priests, parishioners and families, to establish a community of love, peace and harmony between all in a climate of mutual trust and openness.

They are looking for a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Apprentice in their Year 5 Class, to work with their teaching team and study towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship.

• Key Stage 2 (KS2): Covers school years 3, 4, 5, and 6
• Ages: Children in KS2 are typically between 7 and 11 years old
• Year Groups: KS2 includes Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6
• Assessment: At the end of Year 6, students take the KS2 SATs, which assess their skills in English (reading, grammar, punctuation, and spelling) and Maths

Duties will include:

• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment
• Implement safeguarding policies and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality
• Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
• Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
• Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals
• Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners
• Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy
• Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures
• Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals
• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
• Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners
• Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs

Qualifications required:

GCSE grades 3 to 9 (A* to D) or equivalent in English and Mathematics

30 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Hours will be spread between Monday to Friday inclusive (actual hours to be agreed by St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School). There will be no hours worked during school holidays.