Secondary Higher Level Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Oasis Academy Hadley

To contribute to the provision for students within a faculty or Phase To contribute to the raising of the achievement of Additional
Educational Needs (AEN) students and support them in making
expected or better progress To provide cover for absent teachers To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you come into
contact with

1. Strategic Development and Academy Development: 

Responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected Raise student achievement by developing outstanding practice in liaison with the class teacher Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values, and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes

2. Curriculum activities:

Work closely with the assistant SENCO, LSAs, and class teachers to ensure high quality support is given to AEN students in a designated faculty Liaise with faculty staff regarding issues affecting students with AEN and production of resources to support learning, assessment, and revision Be a lead professional in supporting students with AEN and participate in the training and induction of LSAs Keep records of student progress and intervention work Assist with the review of Student Support plans, EHCP and PSPs  as required Support students with Access Arrangements in Academy and public examinations tests as required Provide cover for absent teachers in the designated faculty area or phase and in other areas of the Academy if required

3. Student Well-being:

Build and maintain close and secure relationships with students, ensuring that their care, health and well–being are always promoted Provide minor first aid treatment. Following appropriate training,  assist students with feeding or breathing difficulties, epileptic seizures, diabetes, or other immediate physical needs Support the induction process for children and families, which may include home visits with another member of staff as required Assist in the physical management of individual students Work with individual and groups of students to encourage them to achieve greater independence and self-confidence Assist with lunchtime clubs in the Inclusion area Look after children who are upset or have had accidents Help with escorting students on educational visits and participate in extra-curricular activities as required Develop positive partnerships with parents and carers

4. Key Person Role (where appropriate to Phase): 

Be the Key Person for an assigned group of children Keep observational records of key children and use them to inform planning and maintain a record of the child’s day. Share with parents and other practitioners within the setting as appropriate Be responsible for monitoring and reporting to parents on the progress of key children, under the direction of a class teacher

5. General:

Attend training including the Academy’s Training Days Attend team meetings Carry out routine administrative tasks Participate in the Academy’s Performance Management process

Training:
You will work towards your Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 18 months!

Training provider:LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/

All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release

An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

Training Outcome:

Future opportunities for progression.

Employer Description:
Hadley is an all-through family school, where children at every key stage from ages 2 to 19 learn well and make great progress. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and championing the gifts and talents of every individual. The happiness, care and wellbeing of all our children is central to our approach and enables everyone at Hadley to thrive in a safe and secure environment. We have an established culture of high expectations, where children are taught well and encouraged to develop both academically and culturally. Having such a well-rounded learning experience is central to our purpose as it is this that enables our children to be aspirational for themselves, their families and their community.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, 37 hours per week, term time only.

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