Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – Milton Primary Academy

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Milton Primary Academy. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!

Key Details

Salary: £8 per hour (increases to NMW after 12 months)

Working hours: Monday to Friday (Hours TBC) 30 hours per week – term time only

Location: Leek Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7AF

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

The apprentice will develop the skills and knowledge, you will support the classroom teacher in the delivery on each lesson. Your day to day duties will include:

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom.
• Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.
• Will implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCO, adjusting activities to pupils/students responses as appropriate.
• Under the direction/guidance of the SENCO, support pupils/students with Social, emotional and mental health needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.
• Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the SENCO in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the SENCO
• Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities
• Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
• Work with parents to enhance pupils/students learning
• Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
  
  

Desired skills:

• Achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths
• We are looking for someone who is:
• Ambitious for their own career development
• Passionate about personal development and all children having opportunities beyond the classroom
• Organised and can with multiple pupils
• Able to communicate well with others, written and verbally
• Committed to a high-quality educational offer
• Able to adapt and respond to pupils needs
• Highly motivated and ambitious to thrive in the role
• Open to learn and will embrace learning opportunities
• Able to work as part of a team

About the Employer

Milton Primary Academy is part of Windsor Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking approach to teaching and learning and would like to appoint someone who wishes to engage in high-quality professional development to further improve themselves on their journey to become an effective member of support staff.

As a two form entry primary school, the successful candidate will have a number of support and teaching staff to work alongside and learn from. We are seeking someone who is proactive, quick and keen to learn and who will always put the pupils first. As a trust, we can recommend apprenticeship providers and support your professional development through virtual learning and self study sessions.

The pupils at Milton are a delight. They love coming to school and thrive from the wide personal potential offer that we provide. All staff actively support school events, clubs and community events to ensure Milton Primary is at the heart of the community. Our pupils are respectful, happy learners who follow the school ASPIRE values daily and celebrate each other's successes.

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