SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils by:

Maintaining high expectations in all aspects of work Challenging and supporting pupils of all backgrounds and needs Supporting the class teacher to create a safe, stimulating and
well-organised learning environment demonstrating care and respect

2. Promote good progress and outcomes for pupils by:

Contributing to the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils, including those with SEND Knowing pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge and planning individual or small group teaching that builds on these Demonstrating an awareness of the next steps in individual pupils’ learning

3. Demonstrate good curriculum knowledge and understanding of SEND by:

Having an understanding of the core areas of the primary curriculum, particularly English (including phonics) and maths Demonstrating an understanding of how children make progress in reading Demonstrating an understanding of a range of SEND and being willing to expand this to meet the needs of all children supported

4. Where required, plan and deliver well-structured support sessions, within the classroom and outside of the classroom which:

Consistently meet the school’s high expectations Demonstrate a clear understanding of the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are well-resourced, appropriate to sessions delivered/supported

5. Make accurate and productive use of assessment by:

Making accurate notes about a child’s progress within a session Liaising closely with the class teacher and the inclusion manager about the steps of progress a child has made Preparing and keeping updated case studies on individual children, if required Using the SEND Support Plan to guide and inform, and keeping this up to date Contributing to Annual Reviews, providing written evidence of progress, where required

6. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment by:

Taking account of the individual needs of the children and how these impact their behaviour Being willing to adapt the behaviour policy to meet individual needs Promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy

7. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities by:

Making a consistently positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, taking responsibility for improving your own performance through appropriate professional development and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues Communicating effectively with other staff and with parents, when required with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being Communicating effectively with external agencies (including EPS and SaLT) and changing practice according to advice offered.

8. Exhibiting leadership behaviours by:

Consistently demonstrating a positive and optimistic approach. Completing tasks set within the given time frame Modelling a problem-solving approach to quickly resolve difficulties Maintaining good relationships with all members of the school community, based on mutual respect

Training:

The training will take place at home, the workplace or Twickenham Training Centre.

This will be one day per week.

Training Outcome:

Full-time teaching assistant, learning support assistant.

Employer Description:
Heathfield is a federated Infant and Junior school where every child feels important, succeeds and aspires to something greater. We are proud of the support we offer to children with SEND.

Working Hours :
28 hours per week.

Skills:
Communication skills