Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Reception and Year 2

Introduction

Bourne Primary are keen to support an apprentice who, under the supervision of the class teacher, will work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes, taking into account additional SEN requirements. A great opportunity to experience a real classroom first‑hand whilst achieving your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

Bourne Primary School is a vibrant school at the heart of its community where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and for the future.

Through our engaging values‑based curriculum, we ensure that children foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help them to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well‑rounded curriculum, driven by challenge for all, values and being a global citizen.

• Under the specific supervision of the class teacher to work with individuals and groups of pupils to deliver learning programmes, taking into account SEN additional requirements where necessary.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher, including physical activities with the pupils.
• Work closely with other professionals and follow their designed programme for individual pupils such as occupational health, speech therapists and physiotherapists.
• Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled and have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Assist pupils with personal care needs, including social, health, hygiene and welfare matters and follow agreed local manual handling procedures and prescribed medication programme under guidance.

• Prepare and maintain basic classroom resources and equipment as directed by the class teacher and assist pupils in their use.
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, ensuring that resources are available and cleared away at the end of the lesson as appropriate.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers and other professionals on pupils’ achievement and progress and on pupil progress in meeting pupil passport targets.
• Administer and mark routine assessments or tests under the guidance of the class teacher and in line with the school’s marking policy.
• Assist with the planning of learning activities.
• Provide general clerical support, e.g. photocopying, laminating, filing, etc., as required.

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, security, SEN/inclusion and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate named person.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson time but during the school day, within contracted hours, as necessary for their safety.
• Work in an environment where there is a varied intensity of demands from pupils and physical intervention may be needed to ensure safety.
• Plan, prepare and accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out‑of‑school activities within contracted hours as required.
• Lead playground games and sports activities at lunchtime.
• Attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.
• Adhere to school health and safety policy, risk assessment and safety systems.
• Adhere to school policy on equality and diversity.

• Assist with the development of basic skills and support their use in learning activities.
• Carry out broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required by the Headteacher.

For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress onto the Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Multi‑Tasking
• Confidentiality
• Eager to learn
• Sense of humour
• Flexibility

• Essential – GCSE English (4)
• Essential – GCSE Maths (4)

• Course:
  Teaching Assistant (Level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Education and Early Years
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
• Working Arrangements:
  Working Week – Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm, term time only (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch)
• Expected Duration: 1 year 3 months
• Number of Positions Available: 2
• Training Provider:
  West Berkshire Training Consortium