SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship bei LMP Group

At George Hastwell School, we are a special school and are committed to creating an environment where every child feels supported, respected, and inspired to reach their full potential. We are looking for an aspiring teaching assistant apprenticeship to join our team. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experienced whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. 

Working week 

Monday-Friday - term time only 

8.40-3.40

32.5 hours per week total

Wage 

£14,566.15

Qualification 

Teaching Assistant level 3 

Duration: 16 months 

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities 

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of education healthcare plan outcomes, Support Plans, Individual Education Plans and Personal Care programmes
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
• Assist with the planning of learning activities
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/ progress as directed
• Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, challenges etc.
• Promote good pupil behaviour in line with established policy
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, administer coursework etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
• Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher

• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with the supervision of pupils throughout the school day, this may include before and after school and at lunchtime
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

Skills and Attributes 

• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to manage the physical demands associated with the role including moving and handling, supporting the regulation and behaviour needs of pupils and the movement of equipment around school.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning Use of other equipment and technology - video, photocopier.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults Able to work constructively as part of a team. Able to demonstrate an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities

Education and Qualification 

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent. 

About the employer

georgehastwell.org.uk

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