Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Shoscombe Church School

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
 
Support for Pupils:

Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, and first aid and welfare matters, as appropriate. Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning. Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. Develop a good knowledge of pupil’s individual special educational needs and implement appropriate strategies as outlined in the students’ profile. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate. To provide pastoral support for pupils as directed by the tutor or House staff.

Support for Teacher:

Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils’ work. Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed. Provide clerical/admin support for learning e.g. photocopying, word processing, filing, data entry etc. Support pupils to develop basic literacy and numeracy skills as directed by the teacher. Support the role of the tutor, including mentoring individual or small groups of students as directed by the tutor or House staff.

Support for the Curriculum:

Support pupils to understand instructions. Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies as directed by the teacher. Support pupils in accessing and developing basic ICT skills. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.

Support for the School:

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. Attend relevant meetings as required including termly afterschool department meetings. Participate in critical self-reflection through the performance management process for TA’s and participate in training and development opportunities as required. Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes. Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required. Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. Contribute to pupil reviews by reporting on pupil progress as directed. To undertake other relevant duties allocated at the discretion of the classroom teacher, SENCO, Headteacher or other designated supervisor.

Training Outcome:
Potential permanent job role, progression to a higher level apprenticeship or qualification.

Employer Description:

Shoscombe Church School is a small and friendly village school where children are inspired and nurtured to discover their unique potential. Our children shine with self-belief and go into the world with the determination and resilience to follow their dreams. Our children are polite, happy and excited learners who live and breathe our Christian core values of joy, creativity & wonder, empathy, respect, resilience and aspiration.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, Term time only, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Interpersonal Skills