Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

To work under the guidance and instruction of SEND leaders to support the inclusion, learning and progress of students with SEND To be assigned as key worker for a target cohort of pupils with SEND To provide in class support under the direction of the subject teacher across a range of curriculum subjects and year groups To communicate with parents of pupils with SEND including holding parental meetings and attendance at parents’ evenings as required

Key Tasks:

To support pupils with a range of special educational needs, removing barriers to learning To work collaboratively with teachers to plan for the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring that the curriculum is accessible so that pupils can make good progress Monitors, evaluates and feeds back on pupil progress - collecting evidence and recording achievements To communicate regularly with parents to plan, monitor and review provision and support for the target cohort To plan, deliver, monitor, and review structured intervention programs covering cognition and learning, communication, and social and emotional needs Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations Providing structure to pupils to enhance their participation in learning and to foster their independent learning skills Adapting / differentiating activities and resources according to pupil responses and needs, including for those with special educational needs To provide written feedback when requested about progress made by pupils you support To keep written records of support provided to pupils within and outside of the classroom to be filed in the pupils’ records on a half termly basis To contribute to assessing pupils’ progress and support them in assessing their own progress in line with the college teaching and learning policies and current strategies The role may include toileting and changing children where appropriate, implementing related personal programmes including social, health, physical, and hygiene and welfare matters only after appropriate training has been undertaken Promote self-esteem and independence amongst pupils Promote good pupil behaviour, in line with school behaviour for learning policies Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, promoting the college home/liaison school policy

Generic Responsibilities:

Endeavour to maintain and develop the Roman Catholic character of the school in accordance with the directions given by the School Governors and subject thereto to those given by the Headteacher Provide an education for the whole child and fostering in and through a Catholic atmosphere those qualities which will enable each individual to live happily and develop fully his or her intellectual, moral, physical, social, emotional and spiritual qualities

Key accountabilities:

To complete all assessment tasks, requirements and evidence within the given timescales To work in liaison with the HLTA and Apprenticeship Assessor, acting on guidance and feedback in order to develop and improve own practice To meet as instructed with the Apprenticeship Assessor and/or Internal Verifier To fulfil all requirements of the Apprenticeship Programme. To use allocated study time effectively to ensure progress towards program completion

Training:
Attend Oldham College one day per week

Training Outcome:
Full time employment Any successful apprenticeship who demonstrates the ability and necessary skills to carry out the role of a Level 3 TA to a high standard, would be considered for any permanent vacancy that may arise in the school This would be part of a further recruitment process

Employer Description:

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College is an inclusive 11-16 Roman Catholic Secondary school serving Oldham and the surrounding areas.  At Newman College we strive to have the courage to celebrate and live our Christian faith, in love and service to all others, to achieve dignity and excellence.

The school is situated in a modern building with state-of-the-art facilities and enjoys excellent transport links. We are blessed to represent a ‘close-knit’, diverse and talented Catholic community that sees relationships with students and their families as integral to the success of every individual, as well as the belief that there are no limits to a child’s potential, irrespective of background.  

As a Learning Support Assistant you must be fully committed to the college vision of “Dignity and Excellence” by upholding the college's Catholic ethos and the fundamental belief that students must achieve their full learning potential. 

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shift times to be confirmed. (Term time) plus 5 days as directed by the Head teacher.

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,Physical fitness