Teaching Assistant Apprentice

You will work under the guidance of the SENDCO in addressing the need of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside the classroom, in order to achieve their full potential.

General duties include: 

Support the academic, social and emotional progress of students and ensure health needs are met. Work with individual students and small groups under the guidance of SENDCO/Deputy SENDCO and class teacher. Use own initiative in delivering and implementing learning activities by application of specific skills, knowledge and experience of those students with whom they are working. Help individual students or groups of students to access the differentiated curriculum, including assisting with the planning and evaluation of learning activities. Assists with general administration and supports classroom management, including creating differentiated learning resources for students with whom they are working. Implements strategies within Student Pen Portraits and assist the teacher to support students with whom they are working. Plan and deliver small group intervention sessions for students with Special Educational needs under the direction of the SENDCO/Deputy SENDCO. Complete half termly reports on the progress of students who are involved in intervention programmes. Helps to promote student good behaviour and discipline through positive interactions with the students and role modelling appropriate behaviour at all times.  Follow all guidelines as set out by JCQ when facilitating access arrangements within examinations.  Supervises students at breaks, lunchtimes, between lesson transitions, before and after school as directed by the SENDCO, taking own breaks at appropriate times.  Attends and contributes to team meetings, and meetings with professionals where appropriate. Contributes to the annual review of a student’s EHCP where relevant.  Supervises students on educational visits and out of classroom activities allowing those with Special Educational Needs to take part alongside their peers, following an appropriate risk assessment.  Follows all academy policies and procedures including but not limited to: Health and Safety Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, Social Media Policy, AntiBullying and Harassment Policy, and GDPR and Data Protection Policy.  Participates in an appropriate performance management programme.  Promotes the academy's expectations, vision and ethos at all times.

Training:
Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  Day release. You will undertake the Teaching Assistant standard.      https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1 You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.      You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
At The Axholme Academy we believe that every student really does matter and every student really can achieve. No student at The Axholme Academy is seen as a statistic or can be ‘lost amongst the crowd’ - each student is most definitely known and valued as an individual. Success at The Axholme Academy is achieved through the energy and commitment of students and staff working closely together and also through strong relationships with parents and carers.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience