Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at St. Margaret’s CE VA Primary School

As our apprentice you will work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils by promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will also give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by

• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils

• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils

• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the

• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils,

• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a

• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring,

• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
• Prepare the classroom for lessons
• To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate

• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents

• Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff

• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil

• With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of

• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’

• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by

• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in

• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 if required
• End Point Assessment: Practical workplace observation; Q&A session;

Professional Discussion

Training and training location to be confirmed

• Possible permanent position on completion of the apprenticeship