Summary
Oakleigh School and the Early Years Centre caters for children aged 5-11 years who have severe learning difficulties and complex needs. This includes children with additional needs, such as physical or sensory, and Autism Spectrum. We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to support the learning of our pupils.
Wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 28 February
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
3
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The key focus is to:
* Support the classroom teacher in all areas of teaching, learning and assessment, including using Tapestry
* Develop an understanding of the key strategies used across the school to support individual learning needs e.g. PECS, TEACCH, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction
* Attend training on key strategies and areas of school development
* Assist with the preparation of learning activities, displays, resources and visual supports
* Report pupils’ responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed
* Be willing to take part in all aspects of teaching and learning including intimate care, play and swimming sessions
* Understand and contribute to the emotional support of all pupils
* Support the behaviour and wellbeing of all pupils
* Support all of the pupils’ personal needs including toileting, hygiene, dressing and eating, This may include gastrostomy management, suctioning and tracheostomy care, and administrating medication, in accordance with an agreed plan, and under the direction of healthcare practitioner and following
appropriate training
* Follow manual handling procedures to support pupils with physical disabilities
* Follow Team teach guidance in positive handling of children
* Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
* Gollow school safeguarding procedures at all times
* Accompany teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the safeguarding lead
* Respond to medical or fire alarms where appropriate
* Be willing to contribute and support the wider activities of the school e.g. fayres and fundraising events
* Feedback to the teacher regarding information that may need to be shared with parents for example about personal care, health or changes in behaviour
* Work under the direction of Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech or Language Therapist to carry out daily programmes of exercises or routines with pupils as required
Where you’ll work
Oakleigh Road North
London
N20 0DH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Your training plan
* Work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. (All
learning is delivered online/ remote)
* Training Provider: LMP Education (Best UK training
provider 2024/2025)
* Training schedule has yet to be agreed
* Details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
* Maths (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our Inspire ATA 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.