Peterhouse School Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice
Build and maintain positive relationships with:
* Parents, guardians, carers and families
* All school colleagues, assisting in the creation and maintenance of good working relationships between all staff
* The local community, presenting a positive image of the school
Attend and contribute to, as required:
* Parent’s evenings and other school events, some of which may be outside of school hours
* Presentation and Awards evenings
* Staff meetings
* Internal reviews and other internal meetings as appropriate
* Appraisal meetings
* Continuing professional development activity
* To participate in ‘in house’ training and seven training days per year
Undertake to:
* To be familiar with and endorse the school's mission statement, staff charter, aims and ethos. You are also expected to develop a sound knowledge of autism and strive to inform your practice with this knowledge
* To be familiar with and adhere to the school's policies and guidelines e.g. Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Positive Behaviour Support
* To support the meeting of objectives within the school development plan
* To contribute to school self-evaluation
* Be familiar with Autism Initiatives and Peterhouse School Vision and Mission statements, and with all relevant policies and procedures
* Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work
Specific Responsibilities
* Under the general guidance of the teacher, work closely with all children on an individual basis and in group situations to support their learning.
o To liaise and interact effectively with teaching staff, parents and carers in order to enable access to learning, to support achievement and progress, and promote the welfare of all children
* To assist in the preparation of resources
* To support class staff in establishing an appropriate, stimulating and secure learning environment.
o To support the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate
* Contribute to assessment by making observations and sharing information concerning individual children and their needs with colleagues, in line with school policy
* To read and understand individual Educational, Health and Care Plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Pupil Risk Assessments.
* To assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating pupil Education and Health Care Plans.
* To assist in the recording of pupil progress and attainment
* To establish productive working relationships with pupils, and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom; supporting pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
* To implement agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses/needs
* Work in partnership with the teaching staff to ensure that appropriate differentiated learning activities are planned, delivered and monitored regularly, in order that children are working towards their expected outcomes
Training:
Training will take place within the school, the majority of the training will be online.
Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
You will be assigned a course tutor and mentor at the school.
As a miminum you will meet with the training provider once a month and will be off the job training time to build your portfolio of work.
Training Outcome:
There will be no guarantee of paid employment but if opportunities arise the apprentice can apply for teaching assistant roles within the school and externally.
With experience the Level 3 qualified teaching assistant could further their development with a Higher Level Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
Employer Description:
Autism Initiatives is a nationwide charity with over 50 years experience of working positively and supporting people with Autism, their families and carers. Providing specialist services tailored to each individual from supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities, Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 8.45 am - 4.15 pm (hours would be confirmed at recruitment) Term Time only
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness