Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Being responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child   
• Supporting the observation and assessment of the children.   
• Working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
• Having a duty of care and following relevant safeguarding procedures
• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies across the curriculum, as directed by the teacher
• Ensure all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• The role may include supporting pupil’s personal programmes, relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters. The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school
• Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Provide feedback on pupils’ personal needs as appropriate
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Support pupils to understand instructions
• Gather, report information from/to parents/carers as directed. 
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake basic pupil record keeping as requested
• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear-up afterwards
• Assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
• Provide routine clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock
• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all
• To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school. 
• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection
• To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate. 
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

• This apprenticeship will be completed by working 4 days per week onsite with the employer, learning the job role and gaining valuable work experience, and then 1 day per week attending Derby College to complete coursework and assessments

• English and Maths Functional Skills may be completed alongside the apprenticeship if necessary, however, passing this will be mandatory to receive the apprenticeship qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Opportunities to progress into a full-time Teaching Assistant role upon completion of the apprenticeship programme

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Number skills Team working Literacy skills Flexibility Ability to improve oneself Ability to work with children Passion for working in schools Highly motivated Enthusiastic

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

• Willingness to undertake training in relevant learning strategies. • You will be expected to be flexible with the working hours to ensure ratios are maintained. During the year you will be expected to participate in additional events outside of normal working hours, for example, parent’s evenings and open days. • There is a degree of lifting and carrying that you will need to be able to carry out. • This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. • You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS. ​• If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a Derby College email address (niall.nanson@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure to check your Inbox as well as your Spam/Junk folders, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Please consider whitelisting the @derby-college.ac.uk domain in your email system. Failure to respond to emails will lead to withdrawal of your application.

Employer

THE HARMONY TRUST LTD

https://www.hackwood.theharmonytrust.org/

Address

Hackwood Primary Academy
240 Starflower Way
Mickleover
Derby

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Teaching assistant (level 3)