Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant Key Stage 2

Duties and Responsibilities to include:

Direct, supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities Establish good professional relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs Promote British values and the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher Support pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour by helping them to recognise triggers and implement de-escalation techniques Deliver intervention programmes to individuals or groups of children 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 As appropriate, look after sick or upset pupils administering basic first aid as required Attend to the physical needs of pupils Supervise pupils during break times and plan and organise activities if required

For the 1-1 support, to aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:

To establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the   teacher/SENCO To accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits 

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Safeguarding training. Working in partnership with the class teacher to provide excellent learning opportunities for pupils. Experience in other classes. Information sessions eg, SEN, assessment, primary curriculum, etc. Opportunities to join staff training sessions.

Training Outcome:
A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship Ongoing training and support to allow for future career progression, including possible pathways into teaching

Employer Description:
At Fairfield, with our friendly and caring atmosphere, we provide day school education for an average of 270 boys and girls aged between 4 and 7 years, including Nursery provision. There has been a school on this site since 1879 and we are very proud of our beautiful Victorian buildings and £500,000 extension providing a new school entrance, offices and a magnificent hall. Outdoor facilities include a playing field, adventure playground, wildlife area together with spacious hard play areas.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.40am - 11.45am, 12.45pm - 3.10pm with 30 mins lunch time supervision 3 x per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative