Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by, for example:

Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc. 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 Providing additional nurture when requested by the class teacher or SENCO Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil 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 Monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem To mark pupils’, work under the direction of the class teacher To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom To support the use of ICT in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc. Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school To contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training from the employer. They will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL.

Training Outcome:

The apprentice can move on to the next level of teaching once they have completed their apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Isle Education Trust (IET) is a Multi-Academy Trust of primary, secondary and alternative provision academies that grew from the desire to ensure that local children received the highest standards of education in order to enable them to go on and be responsible, well rounded members of society, with a wealth of opportunities at their feet.

Working Hours :
TBC at the interview stage.

Skills:
IT skills,Organisation skills,Teaching Skills ,Patience