Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Main Duties of the Post:

To work under the direct instruction of the teaching / senior staff and TA team, usually but not always in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom

Support for Pupils:

Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to
learning Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and being aware of, and responding appropriately to, individual needs 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 develop independence as appropriate Work with school staff to support pupils’ needs including SMSC and British Values

Support for the Teachers:

Prepare classroom as directed for lessons before and after, including transition Assist with the display of pupils’ work Know safeguarding protocols and reporting arrangements and apply them Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting
challenges, as appropriate Gather / report information from / to parents / carers, as directed Provide other duties as necessary to contribute to the successful
running of the school

Support for the Curriculum:

Support pupils to understand learning objectives and activities Support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e g literacy, numeracy, as directed by the teacher Support pupils in using basic ICT, as directed 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
equitable 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 Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development, as required Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times including
before and after school and at lunchtimes

Training:

On the job training delivered in-house, off the job training at the Training Providers premises to be delivered weekly on release. All training to be done during contracted hours.

Training Outcome:

After qualifiying apprentices may wish to continue developing skills to work with SEND learners.

Employer Description:

We are an 11-16 secondary special school in North Shields.  All of our students have an EHCP. They have a range of abilities and difficulties associated with their diagnosis of ASC.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness