Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
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What you'll do
- Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.
- Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
- Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by the use of praise and encouragement.
- Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying particular attention to hygiene.
- To supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher.
- To assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacher.
- To supervise and support the activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher.
- To undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and, where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff.
- Supervise children in the dining area ensuring good standards of behaviour and manners and reporting any incidents of unacceptable behaviour to the Principal or other member of the Senior Leadership Team.
What they're looking for
- GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in Math and English
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Full description from employer
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – Oasis Watermead
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children embark on their educational journey? We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in our vibrant primary school setting. You will work with children in year 3 supporting them in class.
Key Details
Salary: £8.58p/h increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months
Working hours: Monday – Friday (shifts TBC) 37 hours per week
Location: Barrie Crescent, Sheffield, S5 8RJ
Apprenticeship Details – 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)
As a Teaching Assistant you will undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs. Your day to day duties will include:
- Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.
- Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.
- Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
- Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by the use of praise and encouragement.
- Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying particular attention to hygiene.
- To supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher.
- To assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacher.
- To supervise and support the activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher.
- To undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and, where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff. Supervise children in the dining area ensuring good standards of behaviour and manners and reporting any incidents of unacceptable behaviour to the Principal or other member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Must have GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in Math and English
Desired skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- A good team player
- Good level of English, written and spoken
Personal qualities
- Eager to learn
- Passionate about teaching
- Keen to work in a school environment
- Motivated to succeed
- Punctual and reliable
About the Employer
Oasis Academy Watermead is a brand-new purpose built primary academy which opened in September 2014. It is a happy place where learning is fun and exciting. Our curriculum is rich and vibrant taught through cross curricular themes and projects. Developing a love of reading is central to our curriculum design. Working alongside artists, musicians and actors we will develop confidence, learn to sing, visit theatres and follow our dreams. Our team are passionate about achieving the very best for every child.
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