Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Working 1:1 with SEN children To take every opportunity to develop pupils’ language, reading, numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers To assist in monitoring and recording the progress of individual pupils in accordance with school procedures and reporting to class teachers To give verbal and written feedback to pupils on their attainment in order to promote further progress To work with teachers to identify and respond appropriately to pupils’ individual needs, assisting pupils in areas of specific difficulty To assist the teacher in setting appropriate learning and behaviour expectations of pupils and supporting pupils appropriately to achieve these To help promote and reinforce pupils’ self-esteem, encouraging inclusion of pupils with special educational needs To help create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for pupils’ learning, ensuring that pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided In the presence of the teacher, present agreed learning tasks in a clear and stimulating manner to help maintain pupils’ interest and motivation; to work with pupils individually and collectively by contributing to decisions about the most appropriate learning goals and strategies Outside the classroom, to work with groups of pupils. The number of pupils included will reflect the nature of the task, the pupils concerned, the location involved and the length of time to be supervised.  At all times a named teacher will have ultimate responsibility and be available to be called to give support and take appropriate decisions To provide information that supports the preparation and review of Individual Education Plans and to action appropriate tasks from IEPs To use a range of supporting techniques, including computers and other resources, and consider in consultation with the teacher when and how to deploy them Under the direction of appropriate professionals and after adequate training, to assist in meeting particular pupils needs e.g. physical development, speech/language development and medical needs identified in an approved care plan agreed by parents.  The scope of these duties are that which would generally be carried out by a parent After adequate training, to carry out welfare duties in relation to the physical and care needs of the pupils, including dressing, feeding and toileting if appropriate, whilst encouraging independence wherever possible To produce and maintain classroom resources, displays and classroom layout in consultation with the teacher

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Standard Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Day release to attend New City College Havering campus (RM11 2LL)

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there could be the possibility of a full-time position depending upon the needs of the school at that time.

Employer Description:
New Vision Trust is a large, successful Multi Academy Trust comprising of four schools based in Newham. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of education for the pupils and families we serve.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (half hour lunch)

Skills:
Organisation skills,Team working,Enjoys working with children,Honest and Reliable,Good time keeper,Time management skills,Able to follow instructions,Good communication skills,Trustworthy,Good writing skills,Clearly spoken