Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Lady Royd Primary School

Main Duties: To support us in our aim to provide an exceptional education rich in learning opportunities in a supportive and nurturing environment, that challenges our pupils to raise their aspirations and to develop the confidence and resilience to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

To have the highest expectations of all students and to promote independence and ownership of learning. To be aware of the needs of students on the SEND register and be knowledgeable about the support they require to fully access the school curriculum. To support the learning of students in lessons, under the direction of the class teacher, to ensure all students are able to fully access
learning and make progress. To support teachers and students by ensuring specialist aid, resources and equipment are provided, as appropriate To help to deliver an appropriate curriculum for pupils who need additional support in literacy and numeracy skills, including phonics. To lead small group support and intervention, as requested. To have knowledge of nurture provision an the ability to deliver such intervention. To support students, as directed, to access assessments and examinations.

Supporting the School:

To foster links between home and school. To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate. To understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs. To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the pupils’ needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school. To carry out duties as directed by the SENCo or Head Teacher

Wider Responsibilities:

Play a full part in the life of the school community supporting its vision and ethos and encouraging staff and students to follow this example. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection / safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, ICT, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate senior person. To share responsibility for student welfare Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to area of responsibility as required. Develop effective professional relationships with others Maintain the confidential nature of information relating to the school, its students, parents, and carers acting in accordance with the principles of the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 at all times. Contribute to and support the overall life, work/aims and ethos of the school.

Training:

Training by day release at Shipley College on a Thursday including regular assessor workplace visits to support the training.

Training Outcome:

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector, including Teaching Assistant, Cover, Supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teacher.

Employer Description:
Lady Royd Primary School is situated on the Bradford Girls’ Grammar School site and fulfils the education of pupils from Reception to Year 6, as part of the through school model that Bradford Girls Grammar School currently offers. Established in 1875, the school is rich in history and has a strong record of providing an outstanding education. Previously a girls’ independent school, Bradford Girls’ Grammar School became an Academy Free School in 2013 and now takes both girls and boys into its primary school, Lady Royd Primary. The Senior School has remained a girls’ school.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, plus Inset days. Day release to Shipley College on a Thursday. Please discuss the working week at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience