Apprentice Teaching Assistant - University Academy Holbeach

• You will be supporting children and young people within the learning environment of the Academy
• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the children are able to use equipment and materials provided
• Motivating and encouraging the children as required
• Assisting in areas such as language, behaviour, reading, spelling, handwriting, maths etc.
• Helping pupils to concentrate and finish work set
• Meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence
• Establishing a supportive relationship with pupils
• Ensuring acceptance and inclusion of every child
• Assisting other staff in supporting pupils with medical needs
• Having a respectful awareness and understanding of pupil’s cultural needs

Training

• You will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• You will work and complete your training at University Academy Holbeach
• The training will include visits from your assessor to the workplace

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, a full time Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant/Special Needs Assistant/Support and administration roles may be available.

Things to consider

Be a good time-keeper. Patience and a sense of humour. Have the ability to build good relationships with children and teachers. Be able to work as part of a team. Be willing to follow direction. Be flexible and creative. To be able to show patience. To be firm but fair at all times. To be able to show empathy.