Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
About this role
Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship – West Witney Primary School & Nursery
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join West Witney Primary School. As a Teaching Assistant Level 5 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: £18,500 per year (Grade 4 £25,185 FTE)
Working hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 15:30pm (term time only) 32.5 hours per week
Location: Witney, Oxon, OX28 5FZ
Apprenticeship Details - 18 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)
Main purpose The TA will: Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion Give support to pupils, individually (1:1) or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement Lead whole class teaching when requested.
Responsibilities include:
- 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 school’s 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
- As part of the apprenticeship qualification:
- Deliver learning activities across all primary age groups during: PPA cover & Leadership and management release time
You MUST hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification OR have at least 3 years' experience working as a Teaching Assistant Experience planning and delivering learning activities
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
West Witney Primary School and Nursery is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
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Company at a glance
The LMP Group strives to inspire ambition, learning and growth in people across the UK. With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialise in delivering solutions to schools, employers and individuals in order to grow and develop skills that help elevate the next generation.
LMP is committed to developing educational programmes and activities that encourage others to learn and grow as people. Creating a brighter future can start at any point with just one small goal, a little support and a lot of ambition.
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