Benton Dene Primary School

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

North Tyneside £13,520.00 32.5 hrs/week

This is an amazing opportunity to becomes a Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice within a well-established school in Longbenton. Benton Dene Primary is a fully inclusive, successful primary school. We are seeking to appoint a professional, friendly and reliable individual. 

Working Week Description

9:00-15:30 Monday-Friday

Role and Responsibilities

Work in close collaboration with the class teacher, SENDCo, any specialist working with the child and the child’s parents/carers to ensure that the requirements of the child’s EHCP are met.

· Establish positive relationships with the pupil/s supported.

· Support the pupil/s with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills.

· Maintain high expectations for the pupil/s being supported.

· To be fully aware of the pupil’s/pupils’ strengths, difficulties and barriers to learning.

· Ensure that the pupil/s being supported have full access to learning opportunities as appropriate.

· To be fully aware of agreed outcomes, targets and agreed provision (as outlined in the child’s EHCP or other similar document/report).

· Attend regular reviews and relevant school meetings as appropriate.

· Attend training sessions as appropriate.

· Maintain any necessary records and collect evidence to track the effectiveness of provisions in place.

· Review progress over time with the class teacher, SENDCo, any specialist working with the child/children and the child’s/children’s parents/carers.

· Ensure good links with other members of staff who are working to support the child/children.

· Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupil/s on task 

Required Skills

  • Good IT skills – knowledge of different computer packages
  • Good keyboard skills
  • Numerate and Literate
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work to tight timescales
  • Able to work as part of a team, as well as individually
  • Able to deal with children/parents sensitively and keep information confidential

Training and Support

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification

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