Teaching Assistant Apprentice Vacancy

About the employer

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust currently consists of 20 primary and four secondary schools, further schools will join us during this academic year, and we will grow over the coming years.

The Trust is part of the Salford Diocese and in September 2022, Bishop John Arnold confirmed that it is his intention that the Diocese work to implement a full multi academy trust model by 2030. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The successful candidate will join the St Monica’s RC High School as a Teaching Assistant.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. 

St Monica’s is ‘a welcoming school community’ where there is “a real sense of value placed on each person as based in the image of God.”  (CSI Inspection, Feb 2024) and where ‘Staff feel well supported …their workload and well-being have been duly considered.’ (Ofsted, 2024).

About the vacancy

St Monicas (STOCCAT) are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant L3 apprentice to join the team. The ideal candidate would need to have a strong ambition to work in education in the responsible role of Teaching Assistant. You will need to be available on the 19th May for a pre-discussion with a Learning & Skills Coach.

Support for the Teacher:

Provide support for learning activities by:

• Observe and report on pupil performance to inform the teacher’s assessment and planning
• Supporting the teacher in planning learning activities
• Supporting the delivery of learning activities
• Supporting the teacher in the evaluation of learning activities
• Setting up, maintaining and dismantling displays
• Escort and supervise pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities

Support for the Pupil:

Help to keep children safe by:

• Preparing and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
• Dealing with accidents, emergencies, and illness
• Supporting the safeguarding of children
• Encouraging children’s positive behaviour

Provide support for learning activities by:

• Supporting the teacher in planning learning activities
• Supporting the delivery of learning activities
• Supporting the teacher in the evaluation of learning activities
• Promoting independence

Support children’s development by:

• Contributing to the development of children physically, emotionally and socially and the associated skills
• Contributing to children’s communication and intellectual development
• Contributing to planning to meet children’s development needs

Support literacy and numeracy development by:

• Supporting pupils to develop their reading, writing skills, speaking/talking and listening skills
• Supporting pupils to develop numeracy skills and to use and apply mathematics

Support the use of information and communication technology for teaching and learning by:

• Preparing and supporting the use of ICT resources for use in teaching and learning

Support children’s play and learning by:

• Participating in activities to encourage communication and language
• Providing opportunities for children’s drama and imaginative play
• Encouraging and supporting children to be creative in physical play
• Creating a range of play opportunities to children
• Supporting children’s rights and choices in play
• Encouraging children to explore and investigate

Contribute to supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils by:

• Contributing to the development of skills of bilingual/multilingual pupils in the target language
• Supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils during learning activities

Support a child with disabilities or special educational needs by:

• Providing care and encouragement
• Providing support to help the child to participate in activities and experiences
• Supporting the child and family according to the procedures of the setting
• Contributing to moving and handling individuals by preparing children, environments, and equipment
• Contributing to moving and handling students where necessary

Support individuals during therapy sessions by:

• Preparing and maintaining environments, equipment and materials prior to, during and after therapy sessions
• Supporting individuals prior to and within therapy sessions
• Observing and providing feedback on therapy sessions

Promote children’s well-being by:

• Providing a supportive and challenging environment
• Enabling children to take risks safely
• Encouraging children’s self-reliance, self-esteem and resilience
• Enabling young people to tackle problems and plan action to achieve their goals and aspirations
• Supporting children and young people to manage transitions in their live

You will receive the following training:

• Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
• College attendance is not currently required for this apprenticeship

What skills are we looking for?

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
• Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)

Outcome

On completion of the apprenticeship you will be qualified as a Teaching Assistant Level 3 may be offered a full time position as a at a school within the Multi Academy Trust.