Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Castle Wood School

£17888

Coventry City Council, Potter's Green, Coventry

Full time
U
Onsite working
Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 25 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ecebb8df142f4694b9c2683cc1b57d07

Coventry City Council

Full Job Description

We are looking to fill a number of Apprentice Teaching Assistant vacancies, to start with us in December 2024/January 2025 working across the whole school as part of the classroom team, supporting colleagues as necessary. You will be working with children with a range of special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, ASD, SPD, SLD, may be non-verbal, have challenging behaviours and other overlapping conditions. The successful candidates will work alongside experienced staff to gain knowledge and skills related to this role whilst completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. Our vision is 'Together children first…' and we need individuals who have a can-do attitude and prepared to learn and want to develop. You will be able to use your initiative, be commitment and dedicated with the ability to work as part of a team. You will work across the whole school and with children with different needs including profound and multiple learning difficulties. Duties include:

To work as part of the classroom team, supporting colleagues as necessary, both within the class team and across the whole school. To work under the direction of the class Teacher and the School Leadership Team
To help provide a safe and happy environment in which the pupils can learn in line with the school's vision and values
To keep abreast of current trends and developments in education by reading, attending school in-service training and courses and to share information with colleagues and to gain the skills required to support children with a range of SEN
To assist with the preparation of the classroom and tidying up of the classrooms and maintenance of equipment after each session as well as preparation of learning resources under the direction of the class teacher
To help carry out the individual programmes of pupils as agreed with the class teacher, keeping records as required including marking of pupils' work and maintenance of learning journals and exercise books
To contribute to the systems of recording pupils progress and attainment

Positive experience of working with children in an educational setting/primary age children/special needs children desirable but not required
Knowledge of Special Educational Needs or a willingness to learn
Able to demonstrate an interest in working with and interacting with children
A basic understanding of principles of child development and learning processes
An understanding of/and the ability to comply with the school's Child Protection, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities policies and to implement the Behaviour and other relevant policies in the school
Good communication and listening skills
Able to use basic Word processing, email and databases well enough for school-based record keeping
Able to relate well to children and adults
Able to review a pupil's performance and feedback progress to the teacher about how specific targets have been met
Able to work independently but to keep others informed both verbally and in written form, e.g. emails, record sheets
Understand the need for confidentiality when required
Patience, co-operation, problem solving approach, adaptable and caring nature, use of initiative
Understanding of roles and responsibilities and your contribution to pupils' learning
An excellent general education
Good level of English and maths - Level 2 preferred or equivalent.
Strong communication skills
The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
The ability to work as part of a team
A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem, and progress of everyone at the school
Personal skills and qualities required to form positive relationships with children, parents and carers
High aspirations for pupils and themselves
5 GCSES including English and Maths grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

An exciting programme of training to help you develop your skills set further
Supportive mentor
Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children
A happy school with a welcoming and supportive team
Opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines
Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Level 3 in Teaching Assistant
Excellent work life balance
Access to occupational health including counselling
Access to discount and rewards schemes including cycle to work, childcare vouchers