Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Broomfield School

The Role:

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff and SLT, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to enable access to learning for pupils and the delivery of quality teaching for pupils with special educational needs. To work with pupils who have a range of significant and often complex SEND for example those with autism, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, physical disabilities and those who exhibit challenging behaviours. To undertake specified work with individuals and groups under the direction and supervision of the teacher. Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills. To enable young people to access learning opportunities and to become more independent learners. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Main Duties:

To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement personal care programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. This may include but is not limited to: changing clothes, nappies, feeding, washing, toileting, walking, sitting, turning and assisting with any other physical needs. Supporting pupils who may have complex medical needs and who may need emergency medical support. (Training will be provided). Supporting pupils who require additional support with communication, including those pupils with a mechanical system of communication. The post holder may also be required to use British Sign Language and/or Makaton, (a form of sign language for SEN pupils) if so training will be provided. Supporting pupils with speech difficulties under the guidance of Speech Therapists to support individual pupils with specific needs. (Training will be provided). Supporting pupils who, because of their physical needs, may need to be lifted and carried and/or in transported in wheelchairs. Due to the clientele of the SILCs where pupils may be aged from 2-19 years of age, the pupils may be adult size and weight. (Training will be provided) Some of our students can display behaviours that challenge including physical aggression. The post holder may be required to use a physical intervention in order to keep themselves, the student or other students safe. Training in physical interventions including how to safely control and/or hold students will be provided. To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.   To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. To encourage pupils to become independent based on their individual Education Health and Care Plans. To prepare classrooms as directed for lessons and clear up afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work. To be fully aware of pupils’ targets and their progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed. To gather/report information from and to parents/carers as directed. To support pupils to understand instructions. To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed. To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes. To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required. To be responsible for safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare by adhering to all child protection procedures.

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Training schedule TBC

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:45am – 3:45pm / Wednesday 8:45am – 4:15pm / Friday 8:45am – 3:15pm - all with a 30-minute lunch break

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