SEN Teaching Assistant

Ark Kings Academy are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support students with SEND in our secondary school. This is a great opportunity to gain additional classroom experience whilst working towards a qualification. 

Working week 

Monday to Friday (term time only) 

36 hours per week total

Wage 

£7.55 per hour 

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. 

Qualification

Teaching Assistant level 3 - SEN Pathway

Duration: 18 Months 

Training providerL 16 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Learning Support

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes,
  setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building
  their confidence Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively


• Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual
  children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans
  


• Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and
  enabling them to access the curriculum
  


• Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy
  etc.)
  


• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series
  of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics
  


• Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
  


• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
  


• Assist with whole class teaching
  


• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and
  to support pupils in their learning objectives
  


• Programme, ensuring students adhere to accepted behavioural norms
  


• Develop resources for students with SEN
  Support for the school


• Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral
  care
  


• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required
  within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the
  teacher

Skills and Attributes

• Certified teach assistant course or training or willingness to undertake this Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Experience establishing successful learning relationships with students at the relevant age, treating them consistently with respect and consideration
• Good working knowledge of the national curriculum
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good administrative, organisational and computer skills
• Competent with computers and other technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupil’s personal health and 

Qualifications
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above (or equiv)

About the employer

Ark Kings is an all-through school for children aged 3 to 16, located in the heart of the Three Estates in Kings Norton. We are proud to serve our local community.

https://arkkingsacademy.org/

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