Responsibilities
What will the apprentice be doing?
-Help pupils follow teacher instructions and support them during learning activities.
-Assist pupils to develop their independence.
-The preparation of materials/equipment.
-Support the development of literacy and numeracy skills of all pupils
-Assist pupils using a variety of classroom materials/equipment.
-Assist with special activities in the school within school hours.
-Assist with the supervision of pupils at meal times and other out of lesson activities.
-Support the use of ICT as a tool to enable learning
-Use a range of total communication strategies to facilitate learning, to
include Signalong.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
-L3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
-The majority of the training will be school based, with occasional on site attendance required at Chelmsford College.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Permanent employee as a Teaching Assistant (not guaranteed).
Reality Check
The successful candidates must be prepared to work at either our Grays or South Ockendon sitesSkills Required
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitnessQualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5 or A - C) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or A - C) Essential
