Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Rufford Primary School
Contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and support their implementation.
Assist pupils with bilingual/multilingual needs in accessing the curriculum.
Provide specialist support to pupils with communication and interaction difficulties, such as speech and language delays, dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
Support pupils with sensory or physical impairments by helping develop and implement structured learning plans.
Encourage and assist pupils with cognition and learning difficulties to engage with learning activities, modifying tasks as needed.
Support behaviour management for pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges by helping develop strategies and responding to incidents.
Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and development.
Act as a role model by establishing productive relationships with pupils and setting high expectations.
Promote pupil independence and self-reliance through recognition and rewards.
Offer pastoral support and 1:1 mentoring for pupils in distress.
Supervise pupils excluded from regular timetables or during out-of-school activities.
Gather and share pupil information with feeder schools, external agencies, or other relevant bodies.
Assist in planning and evaluating curriculum activities, including creating worksheets and administering coursework.
Provide emergency class or group supervision during short-term teacher absences, under the Headteacher’s direction.
Comply with and support school policies on child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, and equal opportunities.
Training:
Work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (all learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated as the best UK training provider).
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Training Outcome:
Full-time role to be considered upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Employer Description:
At Rufford, our vision is: For every child, without exception, to be proud of who they are, to leave our school well-prepared for the next stage of their education and to have the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in our modern world. Our staff are dedicated to delivering this vision every day.
We know that strong and effective partnership with parents and carers is an essential ingredient for our school. Our aim is to foster a culture of partnership with parents and carers, with other schools within Invictus Education Trust, and with the wider community. These partnerships will help ensure that our whole school community feel confident and secure that Rufford will go from strength to strength.
Our Rufford Route of visits, visitors and experiences ensures our children develop their character, values and understanding of the world alongside their academic learning. Invictus Education Trust are committed and ambitious in their support for our school and provide an excellent contribution in terms of their time and professional expertise. Our staff are a hard-working and dedicated team who are building a strong learning community; balancing high expectations with a range of systems and routines to nurture positive attitudes to learning amongst the children. We are building a culture where our children have a strong voice and know that their opinions are heard and valued.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term time only - 38-40 weeks a year).
Skills:
Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working