Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Claycots School Claycots School, Town Hall Campus, are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the teachers to support the teaching and learning within the school. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent Individual, whilst also benefiting from opportunities for high-quality training and development. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds Working Week: Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minutes lunch break) Hours: 32. hours per week Duration: 18 months Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification Online training supported by our dedicated tutor Location: 33 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 3UQ What you’ll do at work Apprentices would be expected to work between 2 sites SL2 1QX & SL1 3UQ) Assist the teachers in preparing the classrooms and clear up after use keeping the classroom in good order In conjunction with the teacher to proactively provide challenging learning opportunities To help with the planning, preparing, monitoring and assessing of the learning activities To implement strategies for teaching and learning differentiated to differing groups and pupils To be familiar with pupils’ individual targets, EHCP outcomes and individual lesson plans To use initiative and proactively facilitate the progress, integration and inclusion of pupils To supervise pupils at breaks and lunch To accompany pupils on trips and outside learning Ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and self-using Team Teach Support pupils during integration opportunities or work experience placements Provide general admin support to the teacher In collaboration with the class teacher liaise with parents and other professionals, maintaining a professional approach at all times To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils To provide support for pupils' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive relationships To use ICT to support the teaching and preparation of resources To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils Following school procedures to attend to pupils’ social, health, physical, behavioural and medical needs in accordance with individual pupils' plans Be aware of key school policies and procedures, especially the health and safety and safeguarding policies, and report concerns to the appropriate person Respect the confidentiality of pupil information and respond sensitively to pupils' needs To proactively improve your own practice through observation, training and discussion All staff to work towards the school development objectives promoting a mutually respectful professional and positive school environment Desired qualifications GCSE English (Grade AC/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable GCSE Maths (Grade AC/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience InspireLP