The Surrey Teaching Centre - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Support the teacher in their responsibility for the development and education of children
- Deliver specified work to individuals and groups as determined by the headteacher in accordance with The Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) Regulations 2003.
Apprenticeship summary
Working week
Mon-Fri Term time only Shifts TBC
Total hours per week: 35 hours a week
Expected duration
18 Months
What will the apprentice be doing?
a) Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Under the direction and supervision of the teacher
- Assist with delivery of work programmes for individuals and groups of pupils and monitor pupil performance
- Prepare resources for teaching and learning activities.
- Discuss with the teacher and contribute to curriculum and classroom planning.
- Organise and maintain the learning environment.
- Use and develop knowledge and skills to contribute to pupils’ learning and personal development.
- Follow behaviour plans for pupils to support learning in the most effective way.
- Participate in classroom display work.
b) Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
- Discuss with, and report back to the teacher on the planning and assessment of pupil work.
- Make records of activities/observations for submission to the class teacher.
c) Team working and collaboration
- Contribute to discussion on curriculum delivery and classroom planning.
- Work as part of a team to ensure that the well being, social and personal development of pupils enhances learning opportunities and life skills.
- Promote collaboration and work effectively as a team member.
d) Professional characteristics
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in and outside the workplace.
- Understand and assist in interpreting school policies.
- Provide a role model for learners and other staff through personal and professional conduct.
e) Other Professional Requirements
- Promote the school’s core values, strategic objectives and operational targets – supporting the implementation of its plans, policies and procedures.
- Record and report any safeguarding issues immediately in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policies and practice.
- Record and report any accidents and incidents in line with the school’s policies and practice.
- Record and report any concerns about the pupils’ welfare.
- Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
- Participate in staff training and undertake appropriate personal professional development activities.
- Meet appraisal targets agreed with the Assistant Headteacher and submit evidence as required.
- Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people within the school.
- Maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at Work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Teaching Assistant Level 3
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Possible long term employment
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential
Things to consider
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
About the employer
Our vision To set no limits on what we can achieve Purpose To inspire and enable children and young people to grow in confidence and re-engage with learning following an acquired brain injury. Values Growth - To support pupils to participate in school with the greatest independence and efficacy possible both during and after placement Respect - To compassionately support pupils and their families to navigate their newly acquired needs Curiosity- To courageously explore our own potential as a whole school community Ofsted 2021 "Teaching staff expertly help pupils to recall past learning. Both staff and pupils are very determined, and ambitions are high. Pupils work hard in their lessons, as do their dedicated teachers." Ofsted 2016 "Pupils make excellent progress academically, socially and in their behaviour. Staff possess a deep understanding of the implications of an acquired brain injury on pupils' prior knowledge, understanding and memory. Teachers set work for pupils that is far from easy. Pupils gain hugely from a rich experience of using the senses to support their recovery, combined with fresh and inspiring challenges." Ofsted 2012 "This is an outstanding pupil referral unit......Pupils engage exceptionally well in education due to lessons being planned meticulously with the individual needs of each pupil in mind......Staff are extremely skilled in helping all pupils to overcome barriers and make outstanding progress in their learning and development."