Apprentice Teaching Assistant

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To offer extra support to teachers, supporting children with complex learning needs such as Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties and Physical Disabilities To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The post-holder, must at all times, carry out his/her duties and responsibilities within the spirit of Minerva Learning Trust and School policies and within the legislative framework applicable to academies

MAIN DUTIES

Support for Pupils

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Assist with the development and Individual Support Plans and Care Plans Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Support for the Teacher

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals Assist with the planning of learning activities Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc 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 Administer routine tests and undertake assessments under the direction of the MALP

Support for the Curriculum

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher 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 support difference 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 Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime 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 Any other related duties as may arise

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

Weekly college at City Campus attendance sessions using blended learning delivery - mostly online.

Training Outcome:

Teaching Assistant position within the trust.

Employer Description:
Stocksbridge High School joined the Minerva Learning Trust in December 2017. Our aim is to create and sustain educational excellence for all young people, whilst still developing the whole person, building in them the skills they need to be confident, happy and successful. Based in a superb new building we are proud to offer a stimulating environment for learning. As a growing school we have a unique opportunity to get to know every child individually, enabling us to develop and support them throughout their time at our school. We are driven as a school to constantly challenge ourselves and to accept the challenge of our parents to improve all that we do. We want all students to make progress from their individual starting points and achieve outcomes that enable them to move on to the next phase of their education at the highest possible entry point. To ensure this happens we: · Are relentlessly positive with all students every day, believing they can and will succeed. · Work tirelessly to remove barriers to learning for all students so that all students can be successful. · Deliver high quality (quality first) teaching and learning experiences all day every day. · Provide opportunities for all students to develop the skills required to be successful beyond their formal education. · Ensure that students are safe at school. · Work with students, parents, carers and the community to support our values of respect and tolerance. · Celebrate the achievements of all students, recognising that achievements are personal to every child. · Create an environment in which all staff and students' value and enjoy learning. · Care for and support each other. Our school is a popular, thriving 11-16 comprehensive. Our greatest asset lies in our people – a wonderful team of enthusiastic students, committed staff and supportive parents and governors. We value the contributions that each person brings. We are passionate about making school life enjoyable and challenging, providing varied opportunities for learning and securing the highest possible levels of achievement for each and every student. We believe our students deserve every opportunity to flourish, not solely in academic pursuits, but emotionally, socially, spiritually and culturally. We seek to ensure that every student develops vital transferable skills for life and work that will allow them to become active, informed and responsible citizens of the 21st century.

Working Hours :
School Term Time Apprenticeship. 39 working weeks per year. Monday to Friday, between 08:30 – 15:30 (including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness