Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) - SEND

To provide physical and communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the child, establishing productive working relationships with students. To provide communication support to enable full access to the curriculum and any extracurricular activities e.g. lessons, assemblies, parents’ evenings, reviews and visits. To work with individuals and groups of students with additional needs to support access to the curriculum. To administer and assess routine tests under direction of the SENDCo/teacher. To monitor the progress of identified students, keep written records consistent with academy systems and provide the teacher with feedback on students’ progress in relation to provision. To provide support in a manner which facilitates the child’s cognitive development by removing barriers to learning. To clarify, modify and adapt materials to an appropriate level according to need. To promote students’ inclusion within school by promoting their independence in communication, learning and social skills. Under the guidance of the SENDCo/teacher, contribute to setting individual targets and reviewing those targets.  Attend and contribute to EHCP meetings to review students’ progress and contribute to written reports. To ensure the physical welfare of students and assist students with their physical needs as appropriate and agreed in accordance with their plan e.g., assisting with lifting, moving and handling, intimate care. To liaise with professionals and external agencies where necessary under the direction of the SENDCo/teacher. To provide support for students’ emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and dealing with disruption as agreed in the academy’s Behaviour Management Policy. To contribute to developing programmes of support for identified students. To provide organisational support for the effective assessment and delivery of examination access arrangements in line with JCQ standards. To invigilate examinations/tests as required

Training:

Weekly day release at Gateshead College, working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

Potential for further training to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or support to apply for teacher training programmes.

Employer Description:
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a larger-than-average mixed secondary school in the town of Birtley. The school role is usually around 1450 students, including around 200 in the sixth form. The school occupies a large site, elevated above the east side of the town. Birtley is situated in the borough of Gateshead and is between Gateshead and Chester-le-Street. Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy is a stand-alone academy, with no affiliation to other schools or academy trusts. Secondary schools in Gateshead work closely together, with one another, with their cluster of primary schools and with the local authority. The school was founded in 1970 as an amalgamation of three previous secondary schools. The present school building was opened in September 2007, built as part of the government’s Private Finance Initiative. The building was constructed by Sir Robert McAlpine and is very well maintained. It provides good-sized classrooms and excellent facilities for learning.

Working Hours :
Contracted number of hours per week: 37 Working week: Monday to Friday Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Positive attitude,Reliable,Willingness to learn