Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Durham, United Kingdom - New College Durham

New College Durham

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Durham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Opportunity information

Duration 18 months
Advert closing date 31/08/2023

Description

The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the class teacher to enhance learners' progress and development either in groups or individually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support for Pupils, Teachers and the Curriculum

Work in partnership with teachers and other professional agencies to provide effective support with learning activities

Awareness of and work within school policies and procedures

Support pupils to understand instructions, support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils

Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupils progress

Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task based on the expectations for individual pupils

Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom

Support the use of ICT in the curriculum

Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities where appropriate

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a supervisory assistant

Support children's learning through play and planned learning activities

Maintenance of a clean, safe and tidy learning environment

Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal and social development

Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

Provide basic emergency first aid if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health professionals where necessary

Prepare and present displays

Support for the School:

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding/child protection, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times

Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school

Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory

The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Headteacher.

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics & English desirable.

Training to be provided

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for delivering individual and small group teaching and adapting planning under the direction of a teacher; implementing safeguarding policies and safe practice; working effectively with other education professionals; promoting positive learning behaviours; and supporting the development of a safe and stimulating learning environment.

They will work within a framework of national legislation regarding safeguarding, and within the policies and procedures of their individual education organisations.

Things to consider

One day a week at New College Durham for training.

Skills required

Array

Future prospects

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 5WB