Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant SEND Level 3 Apprenticeship – Abbotsweld Primary Academy

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Abbotsweld Primary as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!

Key Details

Salary: £8 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:45pm (term time only) 35 hours per week

Location:
Partridge Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6TE

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

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

During your time as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day-to-day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils’ needs. Your day-to-day duties will include:

•                          Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

•                          Assist with the development and implementation of interventions/Provision maps and assessments.

•                          Establish constructive relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and interact with them according to individual needs.

•                          Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. • To ensure the physical welfare of pupils and assist with their personal/physical needs as required [and following receipt of appropriate training], e.g. intimate care

•                          Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

•                          Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

•                          Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher.

•                          Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.

•                          Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

•                          Assist with the planning of learning activities and be aware of planning.

•                          Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.

•                          Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.

•                          Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

•                          Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.

•                          Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

•                          Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

•                          Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.

Desired skills:

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.


• Good numeracy/literacy skills.


• NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.


• Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy.


• First aid training/training as appropriate.


• Effective use of ICT to support learning.


• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier.


• Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.


• General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.


• Basic understanding of child development and learning.


• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.


• Ability to relate well to children and adults.


• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

About the Employer

It is with pleasure that I welcome you to our school community. We are an aspirational school where we are dedicated to nurturing academic success, fostering positive wellbeing, and promoting physical development among our pupils. Our ethos revolves around empowering each child to discover their true potential, equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary for their educational journey ahead- a Sense of SELF

Pupils at Abbotsweld further succeed by taking advantage of our enrichment programme whether it be political debate, performing on stage, playing out on the sports field, being a part of pupil voice programmes, leading a charitable activity or through one of the many more clubs available.

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