Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at St. Margaret's CE VA Primary School

As our apprentice you will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils by promoting pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will also give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement., Teaching and learning:-
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by
adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase
achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special
educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils
in learning and extracurricular activities
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils
achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the
school's policy and procedures
- Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils,
managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a
stimulating and safe learning environment
- Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
- Use ICT skills to advance pupils' learning
- Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

Planning:-
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring,
recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the
level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
- Prepare the classroom for lessons
- To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals:-
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents
and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff
and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision
making can take place on intervention and provision
- Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil
progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
- With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of
performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work
with
- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom
teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and
beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Health and safety:-
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils'
wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education
(KCSIE) and our school's child protection policy
- Look after children who are upset or have had accidents

Professional development:-
- Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by
reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying
relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
- Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience
needed for the role, with support from the school
- Take part in the school's appraisal procedures

Safeguarding:-
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in
Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 if required
- End Point Assessment: Practical workplace observation; Q&A session;
Professional Discussion