Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale College

Calderdale College

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Halifax, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking to appoint apprentices to work in the classroom in a primary school setting to support the teacher with delivering a rich and exciting curriculum to our pupils.

You will work collaboratively with all colleagues across the school to ensure pupils are safe, well cared for and are able to access and meet national curriculum expectations.

Relate well to children
Are educated to a level that enables them to understand the national curriculum at all levels
Are able to work as part of a team
Are enthusiastic, caring and selfmotivated
Have a positive approach to work, and working in a school with a diverse community

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION
At Beech Hill we believe that every child matters. There is a driving determination to ensure that pupils and adults in the school reach their full potential.

Our ethos is a simple one:
'Learning without Limits.' We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all our children and believe that there are no limits on what they can achieve. At the heart of the school is our commitment to work in partnership with parents, carers and the local community to raise aspirations for all and to provide a high quality education for every child.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide practical support for teaching staff and deliver learning to pupils.

To assist the class teachers to raise the standards by creating a stimulating learning environment based on the developmental needs of pupils.

Working as part of a school team whose main objective is to raise standards through high quality learning experiences.
Teaching and learning

Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, SENDCo and class teacher.
Assist in the implementation of Individual Support Plans for students and help monitor their progress
Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities linked to the National Curriculum.
To assist in the planning, organisation and reviewing of activities for pupils.
Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
Assist class teachers with maintaining learning journals to record pupil progress.
To assist in welfare focused duties as outlined by the Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team.

Knowledge and Skills
You will be expected to learn and then demonstrate an understanding of:

key principles and practices of effective teaching and learning

- principles of assessment for learning
- good practice in relation to English and Mathematics
- principles and practices of monitoring/assessment/evaluation

Confident at using ICT as a tool in the classroom or to use to record observations of pupils.
To support the school's behaviour policy, implementing positive behaviour management strategies across the school.

Support for the Pupil

Developing an understanding of the specific learning needs of the pupils considering the type of teaching and learning support involved.
Undertaking teaching and learning activities with individuals, groups or whole classes of pupils to ensure their safety and facilitate the physical, emotional and educational development.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
Using clearly structured teaching and learning activities that motivate and interest pupils and advance learning.
Promoting and supporting the inclusion of all children including the implementation of Individual Educational Plans.
Using behaviour management strategies, in line with the school's policy, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
Organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources for which the post holder has been given responsibility.
Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Administrative duties

Asist the preparation of displays and teaching materials.
Undertake other duties from time to time as the Teacher/ SLT require

Standards and quality assurance

Support the aims, ethos and continued development of the school
Set a good example in terms of punctuality and attendance
Attend team and staff meetings as required and contribute to the development of the school
Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher
Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

Safeguarding

Have an awareness of safeguarding principals and continuously implement and follow Child Protection policies and procedures in place.
To be responsible with the teachers for the care, welfare and supervision of pupils attending the setting.
Use an appropriately developed sense of empathy and effective communication skills.

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