Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - St Peters Catholic Primary School
About the Employer
St Peters Catholic Primary School is a two-form entry primary school situated near the centre of Gloucester City and the only Catholic primary school in Gloucester. We are a multi-cultural school which celebrates pupil diversity in a warm welcoming enriching and spiritual learning environment.
About the role
Key details:
- Working week:Monday to Friday 27.5 hrs per week shifts tbc Term-time only
- Wage:7.55 per hour
- Location:Horton Road Gloucester GL1 3PY
- Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Duration:16 months
Overview of the role:
To provide learning and well-being support for target pupils to overcome barriers to learning. This will involve working with teachers to plan and deliver learning activities and supporting the pupils with their personal development and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities:
- Support pupils learning independence and wellbeing fostering positive relationships and promoting high self-esteem and inclusion.
- Deliver small group and 1:1 interventions monitor progress and contribute to planning differentiated learning activities.
- Promote positive behaviour and implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
- Provide feedback on pupil progress and work with teachers to support learning goals.
- Support pupils with social emotional and mental health needs escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with staff parents/carers and professionals to support informed decision-making and consistent provision.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals within and beyond the school.
- Maintain a safe stimulating learning environment and support pupil participation in lessons and extracurricular activities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in appraisal processes.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of all pupils in line with statutory guidance and school policy.
Please see full list of responsibilities here:St Peters Catholic Primary school - TA apprentice
Apprenticeship Summary:
About the Candidate
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good Literacy & Numeracy skills
- Good Organisational skills
- Good ICT skills
- Active listening skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
- Flexible working approach
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
Qualifications Required:
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential
Apprenticeship Overview
During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the childrens learning experiences helping them to succeed academically and personally.
- Milestone 1.Keeping children safe in Education (KCSIE Policy child protection safeguarding awareness serious case reviews health safety and wellbeing legislation)
- Milestone 2.Professional Standards and Personal Accountability (Relationships and Role Modelling CPD and Personal development)
- Milestone 3.Child Development and Behaviours (Child Development Practitioners stages of development Behaviour Management).
- Milestone 4.Curriculum and Technology (School ICT Systems using technology National Curriculum key Stages)
- Milestone 5.Learning and Assessment Strategies (Assessment procedures feedback techniques SEND Strategies and partnership working)
- Milestone 6.Prep for End Point Assessment
Next steps & Pre-employment checks
- (Permitting youre eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team to discuss your application further.
- You will be required to complete an application form as part of Oasis Academys safer recruitment process
- Additionally please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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