Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£6.40 - £6.40 HourlyApprenticeship salary £6.40 p/hr for the first year, rising to minimum wage appropriate to age after the first year.Apprentice Teaching Assistant job summarySupport for pupils: Develop knowledge of all pupils socially, emotionally and academically including home circumstances, barriers to learning etc.Gain a specific understanding of the learning needs of the pupils to be supported whatever their ability Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities, this may be individuals or groups of any ability within the classAid pupils' learning, as effectively as possible, both in group situations and independently by, for example: clarifying and explaining instructions; encouraging children to listen to the class teacher and then explain what they are expected to doensuring the child is able to use equipment and materials provided safely and with precision; assisting in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, social skills, reading, spelling, maths, handwriting/presentation; helping in stronger areas to use and apply knowledge and understanding to more open-ended taskshelping children to concentrate well and finish work set and become autonomous in thismeeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independenceassisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes within the class where possibledeveloping appropriate resources to support the childrenproviding support for individual children inside and outside the classroom to enable them to interact socially and cooperatively with others and engage in activities led by the teacher establish a constructive relationship with the pupils and interact with them calmly, respectfully and firmly when necessaryPromote the inclusion and acceptance of all children Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independenceProvide the necessary pastoral care to enable children to feel secure and happyProvide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacherSupport for the TeacherAssist the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support for specific pupils if necessaryInform yourself of weekly plans in advance of the lesson so that you are able to prepare appropriately, with the support of the teacher, for the group you will be supportingMonitor pupil's responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement as directedProvide detailed and regular feedback about the children to the teacherContribute to the maintenance of children's progress records Participate in the evaluation of the support programme of specific pupils Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviourEstablish constructive relationships with parents/carersAdminister routine tests and undertake routine marking of children's work as directed by the teacher, of groups that have been supported by youSupport class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching Support for the Curriculum: Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses to everyday assessmentUndertake intervention programmes as agreed with Inclusion Manager and class teacher, recording achievement and progress, and feeding back to the teacherSupport the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use Assist with the preparation and maintenance of equipment/resources required to meet lesson plans/relevant learning activities to support the delivery of an enriched curriculumSupport for Lunchtimes:Set up and clear away tables, chairs in the dining areaSet out play equipmentAssist the cook with setting out food, cutlery and crockeryClean up any spillages of food or drinkSweep floors once tables and chairs are cleared awaySafeguard pupils' health and safety during lunchtimeEnsure children line up in a timely mannerEnsure children have a balance of dining and recreation timeLead the children in 'grace'Monitor children to encourage them to eat healthy lunchesHelp children who may be having difficulties i.e. cutting up foodEncourage good table mannersEnsure good behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy Comfort children who may be upsetSupervise children in the playground or in the hall and classrooms in wet weatherMake appropriate decisions concerning first aid incidents and illness to ensure maximum safety for the children during lunchtimeDeal with any minor first aid incidents such as cuts, grazes and bruises or referring to a First AiderCheck, monitor and resolve health and welfare issues and refer these to appropriate members of staff Support for the school: Be aware of and comply with the procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Be aware of, and support difference, ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the schoolBe prepared to uphold the Christian and British values of the school even if not a Christian yourselfAppreciate and support the roles of other professionalsAttend and participate in relevant meetings and training as requiredWhere appropriate, develop a relationship to foster links between home and schoolLiaise, advise and consult with other members of the team supporting the children as appropriateContribute to reviews of children's progress as appropriateSet a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, attitude, collaboration, respect and attendancePrepare and present displays of children's work as requiredCarry out lunchtime supervision and playground duties on a rota and ad hoc basisAccompany teacher and children on educational visits Undertake other duties from time to time as required by the Head of School or Class Teacher The role is for a fixed period from start date until the successful completion of the apprenticeship (20 months). Upon successful completion there may be an opportunity to apply for permanent positions within the school or across our Trust.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.