Apprentice - Teaching Assistant - James Calvert Spence School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/03/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/05/2019 23:59
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
James Calvert Spence School, Acklington Road, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0NG
Further Information
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across the largest county in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
This School:
James Calvert Spence College is a caring, welcoming community whose sole purpose is to nurture and develop our children into confident, well rounded young people, ready to contribute to society, whilst maximising their individual academic potential.
The governors and staff of the college are committed to its continuing development and improvement, to ensure that it provides education of the highest quality for all students. We are proud to serve the young people of Amble and the surrounding area and we understand how important it is for us to be at the heart of our communit
The role and essential requirements:
The successful apprentice will work within a team of other Learning Support Partners (what we call our TA’s). Carry out classroom support, curriculum support, library duties to support learning, interventions, 1:1 support, break and lunch duties.
Some of your other duties would include:
Attend to the personal needs of pupils including the implementation of personal learning programmes that may include social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare objectives.
Supervise and support children in their access of learning.
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child.
To actively promote inclusive practice within the classroom setting to ensure acceptance of all children.
Encourage children to play and interact with one another.
Encourage children to engage in, and participate in learning activities lead by the class teacher.
To have challenging expectations that encourages children to act independently and build self esteem.
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the class teacher.
please see attached job description to support your application for further information.
We are offering:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Training will be Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
For more information on the Councils Apprenticeship opportunities, please click here: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Education/Apprenticeships.aspx
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend a Gateway session on Thursday 11th April 2019 and for any further information, please contact the apprenticeship team on 01670 622104 for an informal discussion.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. If you require any further information on this or for more details working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please contact us on the above number.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.