Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Supervise and provide support for students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;
Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention programmes in a core subject under the guidance of the teacher and/or Head of Inclusion
Provide pastoral support as a key worker
Set challenging expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to the students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher
Liaise with teachers to plan learning activities
Enable students to understand instructions, explanation of tasks, developing support materials as required
Use strategic resources, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning objectives
Monitor students' responses to learning activities and accurately record and report achievement / progress as directed
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers and external agencies
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to student responses
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Assist with the supervision of students outside of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes as required
Assist with the creation of display materials to promote a positive learning environment
Assist with the update of accurate information regarding students with SEND
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required, including attending department meetings
Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
Act as a reader/scribe for exams in line with the access arrangements policy
Carry out administrative tasks as requested by senior staff and the inclusion team
Undertake annual safeguarding and child protection training, including familiarisation with national policy updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education
Training:
Training will consist of a combination of live lectures, interactive workshops and on-demand resources and will take place at least once a month.
Training Outcome:
Learning Support Assistant Teaching Assistant (Full-Time).
Employer Description:
The Sacred Heart Language College is Roman Catholic secondary school for girls aged 11 – 16 in the London Borough of Harrow.
Working Hours :
8:20am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.
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