Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Wanstead High School

To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching and senior staff to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning for SEND pupils. To assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area. Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities; Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence; Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher; Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes; Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs; Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils; Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher; Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals; Assisting with the planning of learning activities; Monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement/progress as directed; Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc; Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour; Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assisting with the display of pupils’ work; Establishing constructive relationships with parents/carers; Administering routine tests, invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupils’ work; Providing clerical/admin. support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc; Undertaking structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses; Undertaking programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher; Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities and developing pupils’ competence and independence in its use; Preparing, maintaining and using equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assisting pupils in their use; Assisting with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime; Accompanying teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher; Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and other learning activities and performance development as required; Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person; Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. To demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity and to the standards of customer care; Any other duties consistent with the purpose and grade of the post.

Training:
Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Apprenticeship Standard  Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required.   All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role.

Training Outcome:

Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.50pm (50 minutes break)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience