Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Skern Training • Permanent • County Durham, United Kingdom • 20h ago

We are looking for a proactive Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our successful support staff team. Central to the success of our school is a team that works hard for the students and each other. The successful applicant will be mainly based in the Learning Support Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

To contribute to facilitating student access to the education system, promoting inclusion, assessing and supporting achievement.
Assisting teachers to prepare the classroom and learning materials, including safety checks on equipment.
Monitor and organise departmental stocks and supplies.
Maintain the tidiness of teaching areas.
Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
To be responsible for the distribution and collection of work/resources and returning to the appropriate teacher/department.
To contribute to the management of student behaviour within established policies and procedures.
To undertake training and attend CPD days in accordance with contractual requirements.

Organisational Responsibilities

Support for pupils, teachers and the curriculum:
- Assisting teachers in the planning and delivery of class activities.
- Provide technical support to the classroom teacher as directed.
- Participate in the running of after school clubs.
- Act as a first aider (with appropriate training).
Support for the school:
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend relevant meetings as required.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.

Entry Requirements

Maths and English - Grade 4/C or Above.
Ability to communicate, verbally and in written form, with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Enjoys working with young children.

Skills required