What you will do in your working day
The Teaching Assistant delivers specialised learning support for students who have been identified as having learning challenges, including complex and multiple special educational needs, in various learning environments. The role involves supporting the academic, personal, and social development of these students. The successful candidate will assist class teacher with resource preparation, support learning, including the emotional development of individuals and groups of pupils
* To assess identified learners and track their progress according to the graduated approach in the Code of Practice and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students’ learning
* To plan and deliver programmes of learning for small groups and individuals under the supervision of the SENDCo
* To mark students’ work according to the Nobel marking policy
* To carry out learning walks and observations and feedback on identified students
* To supervise students attending early morning literacy intervention and after-school PLT (homework) sessions
* To support lunchtime activities including games club
* To support learners in a range of contexts including lessons, withdrawal groups and bespoke provision such as literacy reading, phonics, spelling, etc.
* To support the SEND team in the range of provisions including supervision of The Bridge, exam access arrangements, study lesson cover, trips and visits when directed by SENDCo
* To support SEND students which exams access arrangements with a range of specialist provisions such as prompting, reading, scribing and invigilation and undertake training as required to ensure adherence to JCQ regulations
* To take part in and deliver specialist training for whole school initiatives and specific vulnerable groups
* Some whole class supervision (for example during wet play) including specific interventions for pupils with special educational needs
* Supervise pupils during play and lunchtimes
* Complete records of learning outcomes following specific intervention delivery
* Attending regular staff meetings and training as appropriate Using devices such as printers, laminators
The training you will be getting
* Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/remote)
* Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 8th best UK training provider)
* Functional Skills in English and maths if required
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Hopefully a permanent role.