Teaching Assistant Apprentice Chivenor Primary School

As a teaching assistant you will support pupils in their educational, emotional and social development either individually, in groups or as a whole class.

You will also support the teacher by undertaking duties that will free up their time for teaching such as:

• Preparing the classroom for lessons


• Making resources and creating displays of children's work


• Evaluating the impact of support on helping learners progress


• Provide general support to pupils ensuring their safety


• Assisting the teacher with the planning of learning activities


• Supporting the school by promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children you are responsible for, The successful apprentice will complete a full Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard through Birmingham Metropolitan College. The apprenticeship qualification will be delivered on a day release basis at our Matthew Boulton Campus in the centre of Birmingham.
  
  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, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential

Chivenor has a strong tradition of being a welcoming, diverse, vibrant school set in the heart of the Castle Vale estate. Children's individuality and interests are of paramount importance to staff, parents and children. Being a member of a family of schools will give Chivenor opportunities to share expertise, learn from other settings locally and further afield, develop a specialism, work in partnership on particular projects and work with a team of school improvement experts.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience