Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - The Birches School

·       To work with groups of children under the supervision of the teacher including the delivery of therapy and programmes of work and the implementation of ILPs

·        Use specialist (curricular learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils

·       Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs

·       Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

·       Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities

·       Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self reliance

·       Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records

·       Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

·       Attend to children’s personal needs, including minor first aid and provide advice to assist in the pastoral, social health, physical hygiene development and welfare matters.

·       To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility.

·       To liaise with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils as required, assisting with the coordinating and planning of programmes of work and to integrate specialist advice and practice into ILPs.

·       Under the direction of the teacher prepare classroom for lessons, including display work and clear afterwards as appropriate.

·       Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records.

·       Contribute to the planning cycle, managing and preparing resources, and evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as directed by the teacher.

·       Be responsible for keeping and updating records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required.

Training:
Apprenticeship Standard: Level Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months (plus 3 months EPA) Training Provider: LMP Education (Rate My Apprenticeship Best Training Provider 2024/2025) All training will be done remotely Training schedule TBC

Training Outcome:

Potential for a Permanent Position once completed

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, relationship 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 to Friday, 35 hours a week, (8:30am - 3:45pm Monday and Thursday, 8am - 3:45pm Tuesday, 8:30am - 4:45pm Wednesday, 8:45am - 3:45pm Friday)

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