Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Oaklands School

To support pupils’ development and promote independence in a safe, secure, challenging environment employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance To support the learning of individuals and groups of pupils as identified in the weekly curriculum planning and to act as a role model, setting high expectations To focus on individual pupils to ensure their needs are being met within the group To work with other staff to develop and implement the IEPs for pupils To encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others To observe, record and support the development and progress of pupils to identify individual needs and difficulties and to feed back to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom To meet the physical/medical needs of the pupil according to a pupil’s individual care plan whilst encouraging independence wherever possible. Medical needs include the administration of medicines by mouth or other medical procedures provided appropriate training has been given by an appropriate person To participate in pupils' play and extend and stimulate language through conversation Teaching Assistants work across all age ranges encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning either in groups or individually, ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress Promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem play an integral part to pupils’ well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment

Skills Required:

Experience of leading groups of children (school, scouting etc). Flexibility, trust, professional conduct, confidentiality and being respectful Understand how to communicate with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons Be enthusiastic and open to new ideas Work collaboratively and constructively with the whole school team Engage professionally as appropriate with outside professionals Recognise different stages of child development through school, e.g. transition between key stages Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on pupil’s participation, conceptual understanding and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of pupils Understand the school’s assessment procedures for benchmarking against targets set by the class teacher. Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding lead. Understand the importance of first aid procedures, recording/reporting incidents and a broad knowledge of Health & Safety Policy

Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

Preparation for End Point Assessment Work-based and tutor-supported online training https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0454-v1-1 English and maths functional skills at Level 2 if required

Training Outcome:
Potential permanent employment depending on school needs upon completion

Employer Description:

Oaklands School is a Good school ( July 2023 report ) with results which are at or above national averages. We are a two form entry primary school situated in Walderslade.

The school is set in extensive grounds and is well resourced, including our own swimming pool offering swimming from Year R through to Year 6, a Forest School, our very own training kitchen, Art Room, Science Lab, Running Track other superb opportunities for outside learning. We are a very inclusive school community and have our own sensory room and pathways.

We offer wrap around care including breakfast and after school facilities to support working families. At Oaklands there is a very strong sense of being a team with dedicated staff whose aim is to offer our children a first class education. Our Forest school is key to this aim and has been critical to the development of our children as resilient and confident learners.

At Oaklands we understand the importance of strong staff well being. we offer a wide range of support to ensure staff have a positive work life balance. Please do ask about these on your school visit as we are constantly adding to our offer.

At Oaklands we are committed to safeguarding and so there will be a range of checks which we will carry out with you including taking two professional references before interview; requesting a self-disclosure criminal record history and then several pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

We value staff well being and offer a wellbeing day every year, termly well being drop ins and many staff activities. We are a strong team and look forward to welcoming a new member.

We are part of the Westbrook Trust and enjoy the support and freedoms of being in a family of supportive schools who all share common values and ethos.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday, 08.30- 15.30. Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Flexible,Trustworthy,Professional conduct,Confidentiality and respect,Enthusiastic,Open to new ideas