Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND Pathway – Court Lane Junior and Infant Academies

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual, who has a passion for helping to support the classroom teacher and being involved with children’s academic education. If you are wanting to start a career within the education sector, please apply now!

Key Details

Salary: £7.55 per hour, increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:20AM – 15:50PM (term time only) 35 hours per week

Location: Hilary Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2PP

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

You will contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the Class teacher. This will involve helping the Class teacher in supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities, including the preparation and maintenance of resources.

You will work as part of our Teaching Assistant team to provide support to designated pupils including:

·        In liaison with, and under the guidance of the Class Teacher and following best practice, appropriately support pupils on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all pupils to ensure progression and continuity.

·        Assist with learning across the whole curriculum to support learning outcomes using the teachers planned teaching and learning method, supporting pupils in the use of ICT and the promotion of IT as a tool to enable learning.

·        Contribute to the pupil’s development and their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting and instilling appropriate behaviours, and keeping pupils on task, using School and Trust policies and procedures to achieve this.

·        Support the social and emotional well-being of pupils, providing positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain their efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with School policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child 2 protection, behaviour management.

·        As directed by the Class Teacher, monitor pupils’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress and record basic pupil data in line with School procedure.

·        Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork.

·        Take responsibility for the classroom, preparing and clearing away materials and resources as required, and creating a positive visual impact that supports a learning environment in which pupils can excel and in which they can learn safely.

·        Assist in play-time supervision including facilitating games and activities, encouraging and promoting independence for pupil development as appropriate, and dependent on year group, assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene.

·        Assist with special activities and extracurricular activities across the Academy, such as sports days, plays, concerts, open days, day trips, educational visits.

·        Assist with general lunchtime supervision duties if required.

·        Provide general administrative support and attend meetings and training sessions as required and directed by your line manager or Headteacher.

Essential skills:

·        GCSE Grade A*-C or 4-9 in Mathematics and English Language, or equivalent qualification or skill level.

Desired skills:

·        Good interpersonal and communication skills that enable instructions to be understood by pupils at differing levels that promotes learning and understanding.

·        Ability to communicate effectively and build good working relationships with staff, parents, carers and other stakeholders relevant to the post.

Personal qualities:

·        Good communication skills.

·        Have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to undertake routine admin tasks outside of the classroom if required

·        Customer focused.

·        Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.

·        Open, honest and an active listener

About the Employer

We are neighbouring Infant and a Junior school sharing in Cosham, Portsmouth and are part of the University of Chichester Academies Trust. Children are at the heart of what we do. We empower people to be lifelong learners, equipping children with knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to aspire, adapt and achieve in an ever-changing world. We embrace people’s energy and enthusiasm, encouraging creativity of thought, nurturing curiosity, respect, responsibility and independence.

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