Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Ark Walworth Academy
Provide sensitive and respectful personal care to students as needed, including support with toileting, continence routines, dressing, personal hygiene, and menstrual care.
Deliver medical support following appropriate training, which may include administering gastrostomy feeds, managing feeding pumps, tracheostomy care (suctioning and tube changes), and administering emergency medication such as buccal midazolam.
Assist with student mobility needs, including safe use of hoists, supporting physiotherapy exercises, and providing wheelchair assistance.
Provide tailored support to pupils through structured learning programmes, setting high expectations and fostering independence and self-confidence.
Promote inclusion by encouraging collaborative learning and positive peer interaction.
Work with the SENCO and teaching staff to assess pupil needs, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Adapt and create resources to support pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and safety.
Support the delivery of external specialist services (e.g. speech and language therapy, physiotherapy).
Mentor students individually and in small groups; plan and lead targeted booster and intervention sessions to reinforce challenging topics.
Observe and monitor pupil progress, providing timely and accurate feedback to staff.
Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and the creation of engaging classroom displays.
Support whole-class teaching as needed, working under the direction of the teacher.
Collaborate with teachers to apply effective behaviour management strategies that support learning.
Assist students in achieving their learning objectives across various settings, including the computer lab, library, and other learning environments.
Supervise students during break times, lunchtimes, and other non-classroom settings.
Provide general pastoral support and accompany students on school trips, as required.
Training:
Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Diploma.
On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
Regular review meetings to track progress and development.
Training Outcome:
Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Diploma.
On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
Regular review meetings to track progress and development.
Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, including a 50 minute break.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness