SEU Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The role of the Teaching Assistant Apprentice is to assist teachers in providing a learning environment to support the development and educational needs of pupils, to encourage pupils to become independent learners, to ensure their safety and welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

The Teaching Assistant will be expected to be flexible and to provide assistance wherever needed. This will not always be within a specific classroom. Teaching Assistants may be required to work on a 1:1 basis and/or with different groups of pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. This may be in any area of the school.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working with individual pupils and groups of pupils, under the direction of the teacher/line manager, introducing tasks monitoring pupils’ work and using a range of strategies to support their learning Helping pupils to access the full curriculum, at the same time, promoting independent learning Observing pupils’ performance and using the systems in place in the school/classroom, providing the teacher with feedback on pupils’ progress and helping to maintain individual and group records Contributing to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups, liaising with and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues Helping prepare and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment for learning Providing care with regard to the physical welfare of pupils To undertake first aid training and act as a first aider as required Drawing on specialist skills and knowledge to respond effectively to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities with appropriate training. Provide first aid and administer medication as and when required. To provide intimate care, including (but not exhaustive), changing nappies, changing soiled clothes, and assisting pupils in using the toilet.

 

In addition to the above there are duties relevant to all Teaching Assistants which will be discussed and provided but will include:

Supporting the Trust’s aims and ethos Contributing to planning for teaching and learning Supporting the teaching of the Paradigm Trust curriculum, helping pupils with activities which develop their literacy and numeracy skills Delivering structured intervention and catch-up programmes to groups  Using a range of support methods and resources, including ICT, appropriate to the needs of individuals and groups, as directed by their line manager Respecting the confidentiality of pupil information and responding sensitively to pupils’ needs Being aware of the particular learning and physical needs of the pupils supported Ensuring that an appropriate level of spoken and written English is modelled with pupils at all times

Training:
Teaching Assistant Standard English and maths (if required) Level 2

Training Outcome:

All our staff have access to a range of professional development
opportunities, including our own in-house training for new and
aspiring managers.

Employer Description:

Paradigm Trust (Paradigm) is a not-for-profit educational trust with schools in Ipswich and Tower Hamlets that are free and open to all. Paradigm has a very simple ethos: to develop and sustain great schools where we can make the biggest difference to pupils. Our values are: Integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is watching; Excellence – enabling everyone to achieve more through education, and Community – working together, learning from, and supporting others.

When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.
We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development, and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.
If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Working days Monday to Thursday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am - 3.30 pm. Time for study is included in working hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience