What you will do in your working day
* Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
* Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the Teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses, as appropriate
* Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the Teacher
* Support pupils with activities which aid literacy and numeracy skills
* Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
* Attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, care and health matters
* Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
* Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the Teacher, writing reports and records as required
* Assist with the development and implementation of pupils’ individual plans, eg IEPs
* Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the Teacher
* Assist the Teacher and other staff in the implementation of care programmes
* Support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
* Assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
* Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
* Assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
* Supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break times when the post-holder should facilitate games and activities
* Assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
* Assist pupils during activities e.g. swimming, PE
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
* Establish constructive relationships and be supportive of, and sensitive to, the needs of colleagues, pupils and the wider school community
* Encourage interaction and teamwork within the school and Trust; attend relevant school meetings, as required, share ideas and new initiatives
* Respect confidentiality and maintain professionalism at all times
* Actively engage in relevant training opportunities, taking responsibility for own professional development
* Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for the identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with the line manager
* Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and Trust
* Comply with all School and Trust policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and those relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
The training you will be getting
* Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
* Potential full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship