Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) - Doubletrees School

Main purpose of job:

To support the educational, social and physical needs of pupils including those with severe physical, learning and complex behavioural difficulties, supporting the curriculum and school through the provision of assistance to the Teacher. Demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards pupils with profound, severe and complex learning needs, the workforce, and towards parents, governors and local community.

 

Main duties:

Assist children in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the curriculum, taking into account the learning support involved to aid the children to learn effectively Establish supportive relationships with pupils, encouraging individual development, acceptance, social integration, and development of self-esteem Carry out administration in relation to pupil progress, monitoring health, behaviour and general wellbeing and feeding back or adapting as appropriate Effectively use IT systems as required by the school Work independently with groups of children on specific tasks, under the overall responsibility of the Teacher Contribute to meetings with parents (which may be held outside of school hours), providing constructive feedback on pupil progress, achievement and behaviour where relevant Maintain confidentiality in regards to sensitive issues linked to home/pupil/staff/school Administer minor first aid where training has been undertaken Administer medically prescribed drugs as per the approved procedure Assist with the safe physical and medical needs of pupils, including:
- personal hygiene/self-care, for example toileting or changing
- specialist care, for example one-to-one feeding where training has been undertaken
- mobility needs, for example use of wheelchairs or hoists where training has been undertaken Support in the management of pupils with challenging emotional and behavioural difficulties so as to prevent harm and disruption to the pupil or others Supervise pupils during break time, and plan and organise play time activities, where required Accompany children on educational visits as supervised by senior staff Contribute to class meetings, staff meetings and school-based INSET Carry out interventions as required Raise any concerns in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures Assist with duties relating to pupil swimming and sports activities/events where relevant Deliver therapy to pupils such as physiotherapy or speech and language therapy as guided by professionals where training has been undertaken Input into planning of lesson content led by teaching staff where relevant Provide pastoral care to pupils where relevant Ensure all teaching aids are readily available by monitoring stock levels of materials, checking for missing/damaged equipment, arranging for new supplies to be ordered where relevant Assist in preparing, using and maintaining relevant teaching resources, including wall displays and ensuring classrooms are left clean and tidy

 

Training:
Teaching assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:

Potential employment following 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, Tuesday, Friday 9am - 3.45pm (30 minute break) Wednesday 9am - 5pm (30 minute break) Thursday 9am - 4pm (30 minute break)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience