SEND Unit Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Supporting Learning & Development

Support pre-planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual children Interact with children in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies Support children in their social and emotional wellbeing in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs Assist in escorting and supervising children on educational visits and out of school activities Undertake break supervision as required Provide specialist care and support to children with medical needs, including intimate care and planned therapeutic interventions

Communication:

Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships and communicate effectively with children, their families and carers, and other agencies/professionals Communicate effectively with all children, families, carers and other agencies/professionals

Sharing Information:

Share information confidentially about children with teachers and other professional as required Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality Participate in staff meetings Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People Carry out tasks associated with children’ personal hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate

Administration/Other:

Prepare classroom materials and learning areas and undertake minor clerical duties e.g. photocopying and displaying children’s work Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities To comply with the Lingfield Education Trust’s policies and supporting documentation in relation to GDPR Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality Policy, treating individuals with respect for their diversity, culture and values

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Stockton Riverside College Functional skills maths & English, if required

Training Outcome:
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We welcome all children and celebrate our diversity. We aim to provide the best possible support to enable every child within the school to reach their potential, whatever their ability. We are an ‘open school’, where you as parents are encouraged to support us as professionals in what we do and consequently make the school a happy and successful place for your child to flourish. As teachers we fundamentally believe that a supportive partnership between home and school will ensure the best rewards for your child’s future, both academically and socially, in an atmosphere of shared responsibility. We look forward to your child joining our school in the knowledge that they will be cared for and offered opportunities to develop their skills in a friendly, happy and educationally challenging atmosphere. Each school is different and unique in its own special way. At Preston Primary we have five golden threads that run through all we do as a school. These five elements are explained below, however if you would like to come and see what this looks like embedded within our school, please do make an appointment to come and look around. We look forward to welcoming you to a school that doesn’t just educate, it cares.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Desire to make a difference,Passion for working with kids,Friendly and approachable,Calm approach,Emotional resilience,Able to use authority,Motivated,Able to build relationships