Hours: 37 hours per week, term time including 2 training days
Start Date: Immediate start
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.
Responsibilities
- Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs
- Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
- Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, and clear afterwards and assist with the display of students' work
- Support the movement of students with disabilities around the academy site
- Participate in the handling of students with disabilities
- Support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
Ideal Candidate Skills & Qualities
- Effective communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Pay attention to detail
- Team player mentality
- Creativity
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Patience
- Excellent timekeeping and attendance record
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential
Apprenticeship Outcome
Upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, the candidate will:
- Have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship; all training will take place on site in the workplace
- Understand how pupils learn and develop
- Know how to work with teachers to support assessments
- Have gained knowledge of curriculum
- Know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
- Have gained communication and teamwork skills
- Know how to solve problems and motivate pupils
- Know how to build relationships
- Have gained professional standards in teaching and education
Further Development
As well as ensuring full competency as a teaching assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.
Commitment to Vision and Values
- Committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the academy's Key Drivers
- Driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
- True growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour
- Ability to inspire and enthuse students
- Confident, approachable, firm and fair
- Committed to raising standards for all
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas
- Excellent professional with high expectations of all learners and staff within the team
- Knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates
Benefits
- Excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised PLD at leadership level
- Excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team
- Mentoring and support from an experienced team
- Potential to work across the age and ability range
- Dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance
- Opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi-academy Trust
- Employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
- Cash Healthcare Plan
- Staff Rewards Gateway
- SmartTech
- Career progression
Safeguarding & Disclosure
Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at
Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD
This role includes a pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and ongoing CPD opportunities. Details will be provided during induction.
