Opportunity Information
Salary: £281.95 per week
Duration: 18 months
Advert closing date: 02/03/2025
Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our successful schools as an apprentice Early Years Teaching Assistant for the 1-1 support, to aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own. Direct, supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* Direct, supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
* Establish good professional relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
* Promote British values and the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
* Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
* Support pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour by helping them to recognise triggers and implement de-escalation techniques.
* Deliver intervention programmes to individuals or groups of children.
* Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
* As appropriate, look after sick or upset pupils administering basic first aid as required.
* Attend to the physical needs of pupils.
* Supervise pupils during break times and plan and organise activities if required.
For the 1-1 support, responsibilities include:
* Establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned.
* Promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
* Clarify and explain instructions.
* Ensure the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided.
* Motivate and encourage the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs.
* Use praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task.
* Liaise with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about individual education plans (IEPs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate.
* Consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
* Help to make appropriate resources to support the pupil.
* Provide positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem.
* Support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.
* Provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO.
* Accompany teacher and pupils on educational visits.
Entry Requirements
* Minimum GCSE A* - C English and Maths or equivalent.
Training to be Provided
* Full level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools.
* Safeguarding training.
* Working in partnership with the class teacher to provide excellent learning opportunities for pupils.
* Experience in other classes.
* Information sessions (e.g., SEN, assessment, primary curriculum, etc.).
* Opportunities to join staff training sessions.
Things to Consider
Criminal Convictions: The post for which you are applying is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 because it involves substantial opportunity for access to children.
Future Prospects
A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Ongoing training and support to allow for future career progression, including possible pathways into teaching.
Hours per Week
29 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.40am-11.45am, 12.45pm-3.10pm with 30 mins lunch time supervision 3 x per week.
Apprenticeship Standard Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, IP11 9JB #J-18808-Ljbffr