SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Claycots School A Teaching Assistant apprenticeship at Claycots School involves working under the direction of the SENCO, Year Leader, and classroom teachers to support pupils' independent learning and progress. Responsibilities include preparing resources and classrooms for activities, supporting pupils' learning and care needs, including personal care, and ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. Apprentices will assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans, and Care Plans, and provide personal care and first aid when needed. They will also support the planning and delivery of learning activities, monitor and report on pupil progress, and promote positive behaviour. Additional duties include administrative support, assisting with out-of-school activities, and supporting children with SEND by implementing EHCP requirements and providing specific support as needed. Compliance with school policies, safeguarding guidelines, and confidentiality regulations is essential, as is active participation in professional development and promoting the school’s values and inclusive environment. Key Details: Salary: £6.40p/h, Paid Monthly Working week: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours a week, 8:30am - 3:30pm. (Term Time only - 38 Weeks a year) Notice Period: 1 Month Apprenticeship Details - 18 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider) Job Outline To work with the SENCO/Year Leader/classroom teacher to support pupils’ effective independent learning and progress in accordance with the national curriculum and with behavior management strategies. To prepare resources and the classroom for planned activities. To provide support for all pupils’ learning and care needs (intimate care when appropriate) and having due regard to the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils and colleagues. Duties Support for pupils 1. Supervise and provide particular support for children, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities 2. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and Care Plans as required 3. Establish constructive relationships with children and positively interact with them 4. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children. 5. Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. 6. Provide feedback to children in relation to progress and attainment under the guidance of the Class Teacher 7. Provide personal care to children such as changing, supporting with toileting and illness as required. 8. Carry out effective playground supervision at break and lunchtimes in the Dining Hall and on the playground 9. Provide first aid support to all children, keep effective records and escalate in line with the school policy. Contact parents where necessary. Support for Teachers 10. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of children’s work. 11. Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support the children to achieve their learning goals. 12. Assist with the planning of learning activities 13. Monitor children’s responses to learning activities and accurately record attainment/progress as directed 14. Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children’s achievement, progress, problems etc 15. Promote good behaviour, in line with the school’s Behaviour policy, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents, recording them on SIMs and escalating if necessary 16. Establish professional relationships with parents/carers. 17. Administer routine tests and undertake routine marking of children’s work under the direction of the class teacher 18. Manage and coordinate library sessions for children either as a class or small groups in line with the Library Timetable. 19. Provide ad hoc, short term cover for lessons as required 20. Provide administration support eg taking register, photocopying, research, filing, collecting money etc as required. Support for Curriculum 21. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to children’s responses. 22. Read planning documents each week and understand the requirements in order to provide appropriate support. 23. Support the use of IT in learning activities and develop children’s competence and independent use 24. Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans and assist children in their use. 25. Model a sound grasp of the English language in verbal and written work with children Support for SEND (SEND point responsibilities) 26. With the support of the SENCO, read, understand and translate EHCP requirements into appropriate targets for the child(ren) ensuring Steps Towards Outcomes are updated and understood following Annual Reviews 27. Follow professional advice/programmes, and provide specific support and resources listed on the EHCP, or most recent Annual Review, to ensure that child(ren) meet their targets/Steps Towards Outcomes 28. Attend Annual Reviews and provide feedback about the child(ren) under the direction of the SENCO 29. Provide supportive and professional communication to parents when required. 30. Support other children with SEND/EHCP in the event of absence as directed by the SENCO 31. Work with teacher and SENCO to adapt planning in line with EHCP requirements 32. Undertake specific training and development related to the needs to child(ren) in order to fully support them. Compliance 33. During the course of your employment you may see, hear or have access to, information on matters of a confidential nature relating to the work of Claycots School or to the health and personal affairs of students and staff. Under no circumstances should such information be divulged or passed on to any unauthorised person or organisation and you will be required to know when or what information can be shared and in what circumstances it is appropriate to do so. 34. During the course of your employment you will have access to data and personal information that must be processed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. This includes your responsibilities as a member of staff to process personal and sensitive data in an appropriate manner. 35. In accordance with the School’s commitment to follow and adhere to the latest update of the Department for Education’s guidance entitled "Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education" and all other relevant guidance and legislation in respect of safeguarding children, you are required to demonstrate your commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the School. All staff are required to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with children and with all members of the School community and outside agencies, and exercise sound professional judgment which always focuses upon the best interests of the students and the school. You are also required to know and comply with the latest update of DfE document ‘Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults who work with Children and Young People’. You are required to have satisfactory Enhanced CRB clearance. Your role requires you to observe and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times and avoid behaviour that might be misinterpreted by others. You must understand and carry out your duties in accordance with the responsibilities of being in a position of trust and despatch your duty of care appropriately at all times. You will be expected to present a consistently positive image of the School and uphold public trust and confidence at all times 36. Follow the school’s policy and procedure in the recording of appropriate incidents on CPOMS and escalate to the Designated Safeguarding Lead as necessary. 37. The post holder must be aware that any information held by the School in theory could be requested by the public, including emails and minutes of meetings. It is therefore essential that records are accurately recorded and maintained in accordance with the School's policies and procedures. 38. No smoking or intoxicants are permitted in any part of the premises or grounds managed, leased or owned by Claycots School. No smoking or intoxicants are permitted in School vehicles or in any vehicle parked on School premises. Smoking of any product and the consumption of alcohol are strictly forbidden. Other Duties 39. Undertake such other duties as reasonably correspond to, and are commensurate with, the general character of the post. 40. Contribute to and exemplify the values of Claycots School. The post‐holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Leadership Team to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Whilst every effort had been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. 41. Carry out one session per week of cover in the school’s extended care provision 42. Understand and comply with the Support Staff Standards at all times. 43. Actively promote the inclusion of all children into whole school activities. 44. Actively seek opportunities for professional development and participate positively in all development opportunities provided by the school. 45. Be aware of and respect all children’s religious beliefs and cultures. 46. Support, promote and comply with decisions and policies agreed by the Leadership Team and the governing body. 47. Develop effective, professional working relationships with colleagues 48. Have due regard for health and safety of self, staff, children and visitors and have responsibility for bringing all matters of concern to the attention of the Business Manager. Person Specification Required: Qualifications 1. A- C Level GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths 2. Evidence of recent relevant professional development and study eg working towards NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification Knowledge & Understanding 1. Relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, safeguarding and the protection of children and young people 2. Relevant aspects of relevant legislation eg Safeguarding (Keeping Children Safe in Education), Health and Safety at Work 1974, GDPR 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2010, The Equality Act 2010 etc 3. SEND and Additional Needs for children 4. EHCP process and requirements Skills 1.Communicate clearly and effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with all children and adults. 2.Effectively work as a member of a team 3.Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people with understanding and tact; to communicate effectively with a wide range of potential audiences and to listen and understand the point of view and opinions of other people 4.Be resilient and optimistic in order to manage day-to-day challenges in a busy school environment 5.Take personal responsibility, demonstrate a readiness to reflect and self-evaluate and the ability to change, improve and develop 6.Ability to establish positive relationships with students and empathise with their needs. 7.Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs 8.Communicate clearly and effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with all children and adults. 9.Effectively work as a member of a team 10.Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people with understanding and tact; to communicate effectively with a wide range of potential audiences and to listen and understand the point of view and opinions of other people 11.Ability to monitor the students’ response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes. 12.Ability to offer constructive feedback to students to reinforce selfesteem. Experience 1. Working and dealing sensitively with families, staff and pupils 2. Working in a school environment 3. Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other appropriate software to a basic level Personal Attribute 1. High levels of honesty and integrity and a highly ethical approach to all aspects of the role 2. Have a passion for and relentless determination that every child develops and succeeds 3. Have high standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and meeting deadlines 4. Adaptability to respond appropriately to challenging situations. 5. Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school to further enhance knowledge 6. Demonstrate a positive, confident approach with enthusiasm and maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with children. 7. Be flexible to the ever-changing demands of working in a school 8. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and successfully DBS cleared. Further Details About the Placement Claycots School is a large school serving a diverse community. Currently we have over 1700 pupils split over two campuses in Slough, making us a unique school to work in. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent Individual, whilst also benefitting from opportunities for high quality training and development. About the Employer Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 2nd in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2023-2024. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect. 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