SEND Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Student support:

Provide dedicated one-to-one care and small group support to meet students’ emotional, physical, and social needs. Support learning across all curriculum areas, promoting independence, cooperation, and self-esteem. Deliver targeted intervention programs, especially in literacy and numeracy, to improve competence. Encourage inclusion and acceptance of all students in classroom activities. Support students during lesson withdrawal and in the SEND Hub for tailored learning. Assist students in reviewing their progress and setting learning goals. Support positive behavior management, dealing promptly with conflicts according to policy.

Support for teachers:

Assist in planning and differentiating learning materials and activities based on individual student needs and Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs). Help prepare and maintain stimulating displays of students’ work to motivate learners. Administer routine assessments, invigilate exams, and support marking in line with Academy policies. Provide clerical and administrative support such as photocopying, filing, and managing coursework. Share relevant information about students to help teachers meet their individual needs. Contribute to faculty assessment, recording, and reporting processes, ensuring accurate tracking of progress.

Working within the Academy:

Maintain a professional attitude, punctuality, and responsibility for time management. Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals to support student welfare. Participate in meetings, training sessions, and contribute to the wider school community. Support supervision of students outside lesson times, including before/after school and lunchtimes. Assist in educational visits and trips under teacher supervision. Adhere to and promote the Academy’s safeguarding, health & safety, and first aid policies. Identify and report hazards, risks, and safeguarding concerns promptly. Take responsibility for own professional development, including completing mandatory training. Support the Academy’s ethos, values, and objectives, contributing positively to its overall work.

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3. One-to-one tutor support throughout the apprenticeship. 15 full-day classroom sessions at PTP Centre. One session each month.

The EPA consists of these assessment methods:

Professional discussion Observation & questions

Training Outcome:

Possible progression into a full time position.

Employer Description:
Joseph Leckie is an academy with a rich history, high expectations of everyone and a strong foundation upon which to build further. In a competitive and rapidly changing world, we face the future together to secure the best possible outcomes for our young people.

Working Hours :
27.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET (Staff Training) days. Exact hours to be confirmed. Apprenticeship length may be extended. Minimum length 18 months.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental