Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Beckfoot Phoenix Primary Special School

Establish constructive and positive relationships with pupils Be willing to work at any of the special school sites in the Trust Support with the delivery of agreed learning and wellbeing activities/programmes appropriate to pupil’s needs, to facilitate remarkable progress both in and out of the classroom including the hydrotherapy pool Support pupils with access to learning and activities, providing guidance and ensuring physical, social, emotional and intellectual development Support pupils with emotional regulation (including being willing to undertake Team Teach training) Support with the implementation of Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and/or Personal Care Programme, including meeting hygiene, therapy and health needs Physically assist a pupil as required in line with Trust policies and procedures Support with administering tests and invigilating exams Provide accurate and constructive feedback to the teacher and pupil to support progress Support with setting challenging expectations whilst promoting self-esteem and encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate as well as interacting with pupils, engaging in activities led by the teacher Support with monitoring pupil progress, recording pupil responses against learning objectives Support with the preparation, maintenance and use of specialist resources to meet relevant learning and welfare needs Promote positive values, attitudes, and behaviour, maintaining a purposeful and supportive learning environment Deal promptly with incidents and concerns, reporting where appropriate in line with school policy Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils Participate in and organise extracurricular /enrichment activities, such as outings, social activities, and sporting events to enhance learning and engagement Support with the supervision and welfare of pupils, contributing to effective behaviour management in school   Provide administrative and organisational support for the teacher / department Maintain accurate records using relevant systems in line with policy and records management procedures Attend meetings and undertake duties as required in line with Trust / school calendar, sharing expertise and supporting others   Contribute to the development of systems and procedures in the department, support the life of the school and work within the overall aims and objectives of the school 

Training Outcome:
Future progression opportunities 

Employer Description:
Beckfoot Trust has been established since 2013, we are a family of 10 (primary, secondary and special) schools located in the Bradford District and we need great mission-aligned people to join us and live and breathe our values. We work together as one Trust both operationally and educationally to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. We genuinely believe that with ‘applied hope’ and determination, all can succeed. We have the humility to know that we can all be better tomorrow than we are today, and we encourage self-reflection and a commitment to feedback. We believe that Beckfoot Trust is a great place to work. We offer competitive salaries, dedicated CPD time for planning, bespoke professional development including career stage leadership development programmes and much more. Investing in our employees’ professional growth and psychological wellbeing are priorities for us. Beckfoot Phoenix Primary Special School, based in Keighley, is an amazing community who work hard to make sure that all our very special children can ‘be the best they can be’. In our school, children come first. They are listened to, respected and nurtured. Our day-to-day ethos and curriculum design are symbolised by our school sentence: To learn lots, make memories and be brilliant so that our learners can go on to lead happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives. Everything we do is driven by our values of Enjoy, Learn and Succeed.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 37.5 hours per week + (Term-time only + 5 days).

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