Apprentice Teaching Assistant William Bellamy School
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can also support children with continence needs. This will include changing nappies and supporting children to gain confidence to develop their toileting skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
Closing date: 31 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,480.00
£240.00 pw; £8.00 ph; salary equivalent £12,480.00.
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Working week
8.30am to 3.30pm (1 hour lunch) term time only (4 days) 1 day college, fixed term contract 30 hours per week.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
14 Jan 2024
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Date posted
15 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000212286
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Main Tasks:
Classroom Preparation:
- Set out learning resources in line with the preparation requirements provided, normally by the teacher
- Check the availability and location of safety equipment in the learning environment
- Report shortages of learning materials to the teacher
- Encourage pupils to return materials to the appropriate place after use and to dispose of wastes in a safe and tidy manner
- Check the condition of learning resources and materials after use
- Bring any damage or losses to learning resources and materials to the attention of the teacher as soon as practicable
- To put up displays of children’s work
Classroom Records:
- Complete basic records accurately and legibly with the details specified by the teacher (e.g. word check, colour check, checking spelling tests, complete basic reading records, IEP targets)
- Comply with the school requirements for storage and security of pupil records at all times
- Make sure that information for the school office is collected, collated and passed on as promptly as possible
- Maintain confidentiality according to organisational and legal requirements
Working with pupils:
- Provide the pupil with the level and type of individual attention specified by the teacher
Work to build a good relationship with the pupil:
- Encourage the pupil to take responsibility for his/her own behaviour and to act independently
- Interact with the pupil in a manner appropriate to the pupil’s communication and interaction skills
- Provide comfort and immediate care for minor accidents, upsets and ailments and report serious problems to the relevant people.
- Recognise uncharacteristic behaviour patterns in the pupil and report these promptly to the relevant people
- Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils.
- Consistently demonstrate respect for the rights of others in interactions with pupils and other adults
- Respond to conflict situations and incidents of anti-social behaviour in line with school policies and within the scope of responsibilities of role
- Support children with continence needs
- Support children to gain confidence and independence with their own personal care
The training you will be getting
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
- Weekly day release at the Rush Green Campus
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- You will be a qualified Teaching Assistant at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Teaching Assistant (Grade Pass) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
William Bellamy School
https://www.valenceprimaryschool.com/
Address
St. Georges Road
Dagenham
RM9 5JB
Training
Training provider
BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Lynn Parsonage
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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