Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Wightwick Hall School

Support to Teacher

• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with and maintain displays of pupils’ work, notice boards, shelving systems, etc.


• Undertake routine administrative tasks, e.g. pupil record keeping as requested.


• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.


• Appropriate liaison with parents on general pupil matters

Support to Curriculum

• Support pupils to understand instructions in relation to curriculum subject.


• Prepare and maintain general equipment/resources as directed by the teacher.


• Attend training sessions as required for CPD purposes and to ensure appropriate skill level is obtained to undertake role, e.g. behaviour management strategies.

People Management

• To comply and engage with people management polices and processes.


• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. 


• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.


• Attend and participate in regular meetings.


• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.


• Recognise own strengths, areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Knowledge/Skills

• Good communication skills.


• Ability to relate well to children and adults.


• Have good organisational skills.


• ·Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course.


• Ability to work constructively as part of a team and on own initiative.


• Use basic technology – computer, video, and photocopier.


• Have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to undertake routine admin tasks outside of the classroom if required.