Develop, maintain and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general and specific learning needs.
To ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level, learning support is delivered individually and in groups through a range of tasks, mainly:
Supporting and directing literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions
Focus support in areas needing improvement, both academic and social
Work with and support pupils to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning
Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set
Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum
Seek to ensure the promotion and reinforcement of pupils’ self-esteem, appropriate levels of effort and behaviour and to guide pupils to become independent learners
Contribute to the assessment of pupils’ learning, in particular with regard to Literacy, Numeracy, Science and ICT skills
Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets
Assist teaching staff in the development of learning strategies, with the provision of teaching and learning resources and in the preparation and maintenance of a safe, secure and suitable learning environment
Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of programmes of work
To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes
Contribute to and assist in the development and monitoring of systems for review and recording of pupils’ progress
Assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany students
Attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training events, within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement
To provide care and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school
Supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers and toilet facilities
Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport
Assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests/assessments as directed
Escort pupils to parental transport as necessary
Assist pupils eating, in a controlled environment
To assume sole supervision of whole classes for short periods in the absence of the teacher, but only when it is essential for the teacher to leave a class, such as in emergency-type situations.
This would not be expected in the case of inexperienced TA’s
Under the direction of teaching staff and, where appropriate, to assist in the development of Individual Education Plans for pupils with special educational needs
To undertake a key worker role when required
To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs
This role may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received.Training:
This is a work based apprenticeship that includes time away from working for specialist training
You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills
Training plan to be finalised
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to further employment within the company
Employer Description:At Westfield you will find a friendly, caring and purposeful environment where relationships are built on mutual respect and where all families from the local and wider community are welcomed.
Our school motto is “Learning for Life” as we all believe that instilling a love of learning and developing different learning skills is vital in preparing children for their future lives. We want our children to leave Westfield as confident and highly motivated independent learners who are caring and positive citizens.Working Hours :Shifts to be between the hours of 8.30am - 3.00pm. Term Time only. Days to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Punctual,Enthusiastic....Read more...
