Ref: TA01 Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice at Rivington & Blackrod High School

This role is an ideal foundation for anyone considering a career either as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Teacher. You will be based in a classroom environment and the main focus of your role will be providing support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways.

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• Job Description

  Main Roles and responsibilities:
  The role of a teaching assistant is to provide support for students, teachers, and other staff in order to:
  • Raise standards of achievement for all students
  • Encourage students to become more independent learners
  • Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare
  • Support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life
  • Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed
  • Study relevant qualifications while you earn
  • Supervising class activities
  • Assisting with young people’s learning experience
  • Helping students who might need extra support
  • Attending relevant school meetings as required
  • Respecting confidentiality at all times
  • Promote positive student behaviour in line with school policies and help keep students on task
  • Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills
  • To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
  • Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity

  Person specification:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4, including English and Maths
  • Enthusiastic, with an interest in working with children
  • A team player
  • Reliable, committed, and punctual
  • Professional, organised, and attention to detail
  • Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop
  • Willingness to learn and participate in an educational setting
  • Ability to be a positive role-model to young people

  Things to consider
  • All apprentices require an Enhanced DBS check before the commencement of the role due to working with children.
  • Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training which is part of their apprenticeship
  • Interview Process: you will be called for an initial screening call, if selected you will then be interviewed in person (you will need to complete an application form through the school’s website).

• Personal Qualities

  • Enthusiastic, with an interest in working with children
  • Ability to be a positive role-model to young people

• Qualifications Required

  5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4, including English and Maths

• Future Prospects

  Career progression.

• What will the End Point Assessment (EPA) include

  This includes a practical observation with questions and answers. A professional discussion underpinned by portfolio. All assessment methods will be conducted and graded by an independent EPAO.

• Things to Consider

  In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a BKSB assessment. The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy. Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open.
  Until we receive the above, we are unable to progress your application so please monitor your emails.
  For more information on the NMW, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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