Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Witton-le-Wear Primary School

This is fantastic opportunity for anyone who has a passion and ambition for working with children. This job will be very rewarding and requires patience, enthusiasm and a caring nature.

Wages and Hours

37hrs and £195.36 per week. 8:30am – 4:30pm Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri. Tues at College 9am – 5pm. Role is term time only.

Job Description

• Supervising arts and crafts • Organising group activities • Ability to work closely with parents and staff members • Creative ideas for activities • Setting out the activity rooms • Assisting and supporting with reading and writing skills • Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks • Helping staff to plan learning activities and complete records • Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents • Clearing away materials and equipment after sessions • Taking part in training • Provide play and learning opportunities and maintain high standards of quality care and educational provision • To be a role model at all times to children, families, fellow teaching assistants, students and those from the local community • End of day duties - you need to ensure final standards within your area • Ensure preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of your work areas and equipment • Constantly ensure the general standards of your area are high and good practice • As part of your job role you will be providing one to one support to children with additional needs

Person Specification

Qualities required: • Communication skills • IT skills • Organisation skills • Customer care skills • Presentation skills • Number skills • Team working • Creative • Initiative • Non-judgemental • Patience

Qualifications required: English and maths at grade 4 / C or higher or the equivalent qualifications.

To apply for this apprenticeship email us your CV stating the reference "1388" at apprenticeships@bacoll.ac.uk.