Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
To assist students following a programme of support clearly defined by the Individualised Learning Department and to work alongside teaching and other appropriate staff dependent on the nature of particular needs of the child or the children
To work collaboratively with teachers and other staff as an inaugural part of the teaching team
To assist students with learning difficulties using a variety of resources, which may involve support in reading, writing, spelling and computer-based learning under the direction of appropriate teaching staff
To support students to develop fully alongside their peer group using a clearly defined programme as directed by the Individualised Learning Co-ordinator
To regularly update to Individualised Learning Co-ordinator on progress made by students or difficulties faced by individual students
To become familiar with the differing learning needs and teaching strategies for students with ADHD, autism, specific learning difficulties, general learning difficulties and other learning problems which might become apparent
To support students with additional needs which may include sensory impairment or of a medical nature. Duties and advice will be clearly outlined, and may include PE supervisions (help with dressing/undressing)
To support students with emotional behaviour difficulties within the classroom under the direction of the Individualised Learning Co-ordinator/teaching staff
To undertake appropriate training to enhance skills or knowledge
To assist teaching staff in setting appropriate targets based on objectives set in Individual Educational Plans
To supplement the work of outside agencies such as speech therapists, educational psychologists and members of the specialist learning team
Act as Hard Mentors for students.
Any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment on completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:
Whether you are a student, parent, governor, staff member, or friend, we warmly welcome you to Bede Academy in Blyth. We are an all-through academy, providing high-quality education from Reception all the way to Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive school, dedicated to serving our local community.
Our aim is excellence in all that we do: high-quality, stimulating teaching underpinned by excellent pastoral care and a strong determination to make a positive contribution to our local community. While at Bede Academy, your child will benefit from learning within our supportive Christian ethos, encountering challenging, exciting, and enjoyable experiences that we hope will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.25am - 3.45pm
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience