Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.  Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher and other professionals. Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.  Be sensitive to individual learners’ disabilities and show empathy for their changing needs. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment in accordance with lesson plans, Learning Passports, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and assist with the display of pupils' work.  Use differentiated strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.  Assist with the planning and deliver the programme as requested by the teacher. Be aware of pupil needs and targets, their progress and achievements and concerns and report these to the teacher.  Undertake pupil record keeping including assessments using iPads, toileting charts, behaviour logs, accident and incident report's, safeguarding logs.  Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour by following Positive Behaviour Support plans (PBSP's), reporting difficulties as appropriate and praising children for their effort and achievements. Support physical therapy programmes and use resources to support individual pupils e.g. moving and handling aids, specialist feeding aids, mobility aids. Gather/report (written/verbal) information from/to parents and carers and multi-professionals as directed including daily diaries Provide clerical/admin support to develop pupil's records. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework, collate reports, letters etc. Undertake routine marking of pupils' work. Use a variety of strategies to establish constructive relationships with parents/carers. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses. Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher to met the lesson plans/ relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use: specialist physical therapy equipment, classroom resources for lessons, specialist resources and playtime equipment. Support pupils to access learning opportunities in their Education Health and Care plans. Use appropriate strategies and resources to promote learning such as Makaton signing, PECS communication systems, Tassels on body signing, Intensive interaction.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:

At the end of your apprenticeship you will achieve the nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time position.

Employer Description:
Green Park aims to provide access to high quality education and learning experiences, both in school and in the community and seeks to maximise each pupil’s achievement as part of his or her lifelong learning. It is the school’s aim to be a centre of Educational Excellence in the heart of the community.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 31 hours. Term time only. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience