Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at VTC Independent School

Supporting the pupil Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence and social inclusion Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention Assist with the development and delivery of individual EHCPs Support the pupil with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher(s) and increase the pupil’s achievement Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning  Provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment and barriers to learning through pupil observation Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals Share knowledge and understanding of the pupil with other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision Communicate effectively with other staff members, pupils, and parents and carers Keep other professionals accurately informed about performance, progress and any areas of concern Understand their roles, to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Training:

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

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 9AM till 3:30PM with a 30-minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Caring,SEN experience,Passionate about children