Oasis Academy Marksbury Road are looking for an aspiring and dedicated Teaching Assistant apprentice to join their team. Your role will be to provide support for the learning activities by children on an individual or group basis, under the general direction of the class teacher
Working week
Monday to Friday (term time only)
08:00 - 16:00
37 hours per week total
Wage
£8.58 per hour
Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
Qualification
Teaching Assistant level 3
Duration: 18 Months
Training Provider: LMP Education
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting Children's learning (Under the guidance of the class teacher)
* Provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children, including those with some level of SEN, to achieve progress in learning, this may include:
* Modelling learning to small groups or individual pupils under the direction of the class teacher
* Making minor alterations to learning activities to make them accessible o Carrying out intervention programs, as selected by the class teacher
* Providing feedback, usually verbal, to pupils during learning episodes about the quality of their learning, saying what they have done well and what they need to improve
* Communicating children's achievements during lessons to the class teacher, this may be in written form (i.e. notes on plans, filling in a given proforma or using online assessment observation tools.
* Supervising children at break times, on a rota
* Model a secure understanding of grammar and punctuation in Standard English, both written and
* Model a secure understanding of academy processes in
Supporting the management of behaviour and care
* Promote academy policies on pupil behaviour and follow academy processes for the management of behaviour.
* Support in the implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour, including the consistent use of rewards and sanctions, understanding the limits to which they may employ such
* Promote a positive learning atmosphere
* Communicate any concerns about pupil conduct to the class teacher
* Encourage safe behaviour
* Occasionally provide written statements to the class teacher or ALT about behaviour incidents that they have witnessed.
* Follow the academy safeguarding policies and raising any safeguarding concerns with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Carry out specified medical care procedures following specific training by a qualified practitioner, administration of medicines, first aid.
General accountabilities
* So far as is reasonably practicable, the post-holder must promote safe working practices by employees, and in work areas for which the post-holder is responsible, to maintain a safe working environment for colleagues and service These are defined in the Oasis Health and Safety Policy.
* Work in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations and policies of the academy and its commitment to equal opportunities.
* Ensure that the output and quality of their work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation and standards.
* Commit to their own personal
* Communicate with colleagues, children and parents in a professional and respectful manner, respecting confidentiality.
Skills and Qualities
* Skills of empathy, listening, communication
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* Motivation to work with children and young people
* Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
* Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
* Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours
Education and Qualification
Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent.
About the employer
Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community
#LMP-EDUTA