St John Vianney is a very popular and thriving school. We are seeking to recruit an ambitious nurturing and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our school. It is a wonderful place to teach in and an inspirational place to be a pupil in. This is a great opportunity to work within a positive team gaining classroom experience and a level 3 qualification.
Working week
Monday to Friday (term time only)
35 Hours a week
Working Times: 08:30 4:00pm
Wage
23656 - 24404
Qualification
Teaching Assistant level 3
Duration: 16 Months
Training Provider: LMP Education
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including where appropriate those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Promote support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the schools policy and procedures
- Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
- Use ICT skills to advance pupils learning
- Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
Planning
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons if available
- Prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with Staff and relevant professionals
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education health and social care professionals so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
- Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress attainment and barriers to learning as directed by teachers
- With the class teacher keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues including specialist advisory teachers
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with
Education and Qualifications
Maths and English at GCSE level at A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent.
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