Apprentice Teaching Assistant

SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENT

Provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. Be aware of and assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes. Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Assist with the setting of challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. Provide assistance with student’s feeding, hygiene and personal needs including toileting. Provide assistance with the moving, lifting and handling of students paying particular attention to the student’s physical needs. Assist with the supervision of students during break and lunch times.

SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER   

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals. Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers under teacher guidance. Assist with clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use. Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

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. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to comply with Health & Safety requirements at all times. Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory. Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Chief Executive and commensurate within the grade of the post.

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification at Stockton Riverside College. Functional skills Maths & English, if required.

Training Outcome:
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Green Gates Academy is a primary school for pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 6. Pupils attending our school have an Education Health and Care Plan due to their social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Some of the conditions our pupils are diagnosed with are ADHD, ASD, Attachment, Sensory Processing Disorder, ODD, ADD and Mental Health difficulties. We presently offer 50 places in our academy.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed. Term-time only plus 5 days.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Able to work under pressure,Good practical skills,A high level of maturity,Punctual and reliable,Able to follow instructions,Enthusiastic,Willing to learn