Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Specific responsibilities:

To work and support vulnerable students and students who have additional educational and medical needs To work as part of the SEND Support and the Academy’s pastoral team To work with small groups delivering interventions that help with regulation, communication and self-esteem.

Main responsibilities:

To work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to provide effective support for learning activities, tailoring support to the needs of the students if necessary To support planning and delivery of the curriculum for students To offer students varied and purposeful extended day activities in and out of school To contribute to the planning, preparation, maintenance and evaluation of learning activities and environment, identify areas of improvement and new developments as necessary To promote and assist with the development of core literacy and numeracy skills To monitor, assess, report and maintain records of students and their performance To work with small groups of students and individuals both within the classroom and during withdrawal sessions To provide appropriate support and care for students throughout the day, including break and lunchtime monitoring and pre-post academy activities as necessary To attend meetings about students as required To invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions To accompany and supervise students on trips and visits as appropriate To liaise with parents / carers and outside agencies as appropriate Follow Academy policy regarding care, support and supervision of students

General:

Maintain personal expertise, to be a role model and promote high expectations for all members of the school community through your role within the structure To model the values, ethos and vision of the Trust To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Trust To maintain at all times, the utmost confidentiality with regard to all records, personal data relating to staff, students and other information of a sensitive or confidential nature Attend relevant meetings as required Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Show a duty of care to students and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure that all students have access to opportunities to learn and develop Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team Appreciate and support the role of other professionals To attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Maths and English Functional Skills if required - if not required, Maths and English upskill will still be provided but you do not need to sit an exam Preparation for End Point Assessment

Training Outcome:
Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications

Employer Description:
At Dene Academy, we are dedicated to delivering a supportive, exciting and engaging curriculum providing opportunities for challenge, creativity and independent learning. We aim for our students to feel: a sense of community; to grow in confidence; to be proud of their achievements and to be inspired by their teachers. At Dene, high quality teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do, combined with exceptional pastoral support to meet the individual needs of every student. As well as encouraging a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning, we are keen to empower our students so that they are independent learners of the future. Our school culture and community ethos is rooted in support, challenge, ambition and achievement.

Working Hours :
Term time only. Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience