Apprentice Learning Support Assistant - Basford Hall

Classroom Support:

Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch-up programmes Plan and deliver one-to-one tutoring or catch-up-programmes
Assist classroom teachers in their work in ensuring that students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities make good progress and participate in lessons Encouraging acceptance and inclusion of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and promoting individual students’ self esteem Act as a Key Worker for some students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities by retaining an oversight of their progress and participation and communicating with parents/carers To undertake break time and lunchtime duties as directed Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/schoolwork and to keep confidences as appropriate Act as a reader/scribe in examinations for any student with access requirements To provide intimate/personal care for students if required - training will be provided

Resources/Administration:

Work with the Senior Teaching Assistant and subject teachers to ensure that teaching and resources are differentiated - helping prepare resources as necessary Observe, record and feedback information on student performance Act in line with the Academy’s policies and procedures Assist teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases

General:

Attendance at staff meetings and inset activities where relevant Provide pastoral care to students through the House Pastoral Tutor system as a form tutor/co-tutor To uphold and actively support the Academy’s policies and procedures Undertaking any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the provision that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms Manual handling if required - training will be provided

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant/

Functional Skills Level 2 in English or maths if not exempt End point assessment as part of the programme

Training Outcome:
Potential of ongoing employment as a qualified teaching assistant upon successful completion of the apprenticeship- provided there is a vacancy available at that time An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Employer Description:
Nottingham College offers a comprehensive range of further and higher education courses and training opportunities for business and industry.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Term time only.

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