SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - School 360

About the Employer

We are a brand new primary school that opened in September 2021. We are a part of the Big Education Trust which has 3 schools including School 21 and Surrey Square Primary School. We have a play based approach to learning and a positive approach to culture and behaviour. The school is part of a new development called Sugar House Island.

About the role

Key details:

• Working week:Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm 35hrs per week Term-time only
  
• Wage:7.55 per hour
  
• Location: 5 Sugar House Lane Stratford London E15 2QS
• Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND Pathway)
• Duration:16 months

Overview of the role:

The Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice will play a central role in establishing and maintaining the

culture and ethos of the school. In all your interactions with pupils teachers and parents you will display the highest levels of professionalism efficiency and empathy. You will go the extra mile for pupils who face particularly challenging lifestyles. You will take responsibility for ensuring effective systems are maintained for the behaviour monitoring and tracking of all pupils in order to ensure that exceptional progress is made by all pupils. You will offer extra support to the most vulnerable pupils helping develop pathways for their learning.

Key responsibilities:

• Take every opportunity to develop pupils language reading numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers and teach groups of children as needed.
• Assist in monitoring and recording the progress of individual pupils in accordance with school procedures and report to class teachers.
• Work with teachers to identify and respond appropriately to pupils individual needs assisting pupils in areas of specific difficulty.
• Assist the teacher in setting appropriate learning and behaviour expectations for pupils and support them in achieving these.
• Help promote and reinforce pupils self-esteem and wellbeing encouraging inclusion of pupils with special educational needs.
• Help create and maintain a purposeful orderly and supportive environment for pupils learning ensuring that pupils can use equipment and materials provided.
• Undertake general care of equipment hygiene and safety and administer first aid where and when appropriate.
• Present agreed learning tasks in a clear and stimulating manner to maintain pupils interest and motivation; work with pupils individually and in groups contributing to decisions about learning goals and strategies.
• Provide information to support the preparation and review of personal learning plans and carry out appropriate tasks from Individual Education Plans.
• Use a range of supporting techniques including computers and other resources and consult with the teacher about when and how to use them.
• Under direction and after training assist in meeting specific pupil needs (e.g. physical development speech/language development and medical needs as outlined in a care plan agreed by parents).
• After appropriate training carry out welfare duties such as dressing feeding and toileting if necessary while encouraging independence; administer medical care such as nebulised medication.
• Produce and maintain classroom resources displays and layout in consultation with the teacher.
• Work collaboratively with other adults including teachers trainee teachers and support staff.
• Supervise pupils during after-school club breaks and/or lunchtimes.
• Dine at lunchtime in the canteen with a group of students acting as a positive role model for a family dining experience.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding both supported pupils and the wider school.
• Participate in in-service training performance management and meetings as directed within contracted working hours; be familiar with school policies and procedures.
• Carry out routine clerical tasks such as collecting trip money distributing letters and producing class lists.
• Perform other appropriate duties relevant to the posts purpose and your competency as reasonably required by the teacher or head teacher (e.g. home visits to children before admission)
  

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
• Training provider: LMP Group: online/remote learning no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

About the Candidate

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Active listening skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Patience professionalism and strong communication skills.
• A positive role model with a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a supportive team.
• Mature ambitious and ready to make a difference.

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Apprenticeship Overview

During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the childrens learning experiences helping them to succeed academically and personally.

• Milestone 1.Keeping children safe in Education (KCSIE Policy child protection safeguarding awareness serious case reviews health safety and wellbeing legislation)
• Milestone 2.Professional Standards and Personal Accountability (Relationships and Role Modelling CPD and Personal development)
• Milestone 3.Child Development and Behaviours (Child Development Practitioners stages of development Behaviour Management).
• Milestone 4.Curriculum and Technology (School ICT Systems using technology National Curriculum key Stages)
• Milestone 5.Learning and Assessment Strategies (Assessment procedures feedback techniques SEND Strategies and partnership working)
• Milestone 6.Prep for End Point Assessment

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting youre eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team to discuss your application further.
• Additionally please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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