Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Maltby Learning Trust

Maltby Learning Trust

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Doncaster, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

- establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs
- work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
- prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, and clear afterwards, and assist with the display of students' work
- support the movement of students with disabilities around the academy site
- participate in the handling of students with disabilities
- support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
- effective communication skills

IT skills

- organisation skills
- problem solving skills
- presentation skills
- administrative skills
- number skills
- analytical skills
- be logical
- pay attention to detail
- be a team player
- be creative
- use their initiative
- be non-judgemental
- be patient
- possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record

The qualifications below are essential to access the apprenticeship programme:

GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Math's & English (Grade Level 2) essential
GCSE or equivalent Math's & English (Grade C/4 or above) essential

- have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace
- understand how pupils learn and develop
- know how to work with teachers to support assessments
- have gained knowledge of curriculum
- know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
- have gained communication and teamwork skills
- know how to solve problems and motivate pupils
- know how to build relationships
- have gained professional standards in teaching and education

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision 'to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives'.

If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

- be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
- be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
- have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
- have the ability to inspire and enthuse students
- be confident, approachable, firm and fair
- be committed to raising standards for all
- have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas
- be an excellent professional with high expectations of all learners and staff within the team.
- have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.

In return we offer:
- excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised 'Professional Learning and Development' (PLD) at leadership level.
- an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff, including mentoring and support from an experienced leadership team.
- mentoring and support from an experienced team.
- the potential to work across the age and ability range
- dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance.
- an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.

The 'Application Form', 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers