Summary
Harlow Fields School and College supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our motto, "Working Together to Succeed," reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that empowers every pupil to thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that each pupil reaches their full potential.
Wage
£10,316.80 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday: 8:50 am to 3:40 pm with a 45-minute break Tuesday: 8:50 am to 4:10 pm with a 45-minute break Wednesday to Friday: 8:50 am to 3:40 pm with a 45-minute break
31 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 March
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
6
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
* Provide feedback to pupils about attainment and progress
under the guidance of the teacher
* Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
* Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
* To 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 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
* To support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
* To 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
* To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
* To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities
* To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
* To assist pupils during activities e.g. swimming, PE
* To understand and apply school policies about health, safety and welfare
* Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
* Attend relevant school meetings as required
* To respect confidentiality at all times
* To 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
* To comply with individual responsibilities, by the role, for health & safety in the workplace
* Ensure that all duties and services provided are following the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy
* The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment
Where you’ll work
Tendring Road
Harlow
CM18 6RN
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
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Other GCSE or equivalent in English (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)
* Other GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.