TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. The successful candidate will: · establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs · work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment · prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, and clear afterwards, and assist with the display of students' work · support the movement of students with disabilities around the academy site · participate in the handling of students with disabilities · support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities: · effective communication skills · IT skills · organisation skills · problem solving skills · presentation skills · administrative skills · number skills · analytical skills · be logical · pay attention to detail · be a team player · be creative · use their initiative · be non-judgemental · be patient · possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record The qualifications below are essential to access the apprenticeship programme: · GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2) essential · GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential Upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, the candidate will: · have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace · understand how pupils learn and develop · know how to work with teachers to support assessments · have gained knowledge of curriculum · know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning · have gained communication and teamwork skills ·