Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

This is an exciting teaching assistant role working with a brilliant teacher who has progressed from within the school. You will work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

Lift Schools is made up of 59 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. Our mission: 1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. 2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.

3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

• Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities
• Work closely with the class teacher to support children’s development and progress
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all children
• Support children with additional needs, including SEN where required
• Encourage curiosity, independence, and a love of outdoor learning
• Assist with observations and contribute to children’s learning journeys

• Early Years experience (essential)
• SEN experience (advantageous)
• A positive, proactive, and caring attitude
• A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor play and forest school approaches

Due to operational requirements, apprentices cannot be guaranteed a permanent job or higher-level apprenticeship on completion of their apprenticeship. Where a suitable permanent job or an advanced level apprenticeship opportunity becomes available in their training school or other trust schools, apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply for it and, subject to satisfactory completion of their apprenticeship and suitable qualifications/experience, will be guaranteed an interview.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Willing to learn
• Ability to self-evaluate

• Desired - GCSE
  - Maths and English - A*-C or 4-9
• Desired
  - Level 2 - Maths and English
  - Pass

• Course:
  Teaching assistant (level
  3)
• Level: 3
• Route:
  Education and early years
• Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

• Working Week:
  Monday
  - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed
• Expected Duration: 2 Years
• Training Provider:
  Lift Schools

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.