Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Headteacher, SENDCo and class teacher
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Support Plans for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities linked to the National Curriculum
• To assist in the planning, organisation and reviewing of activities for pupils
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary
• Assist class teachers with maintaining learning journals to record pupil progress
• To assist in welfare focussed duties as outlined by the Teacher and the Senior Leadership Team
• Developing an understanding of the specific learning needs of the pupils considering the type of teaching and learning support involved
• Undertaking teaching and learning activities with individuals, groups or whole classes of pupils to ensure their safety and facilitate the physical, emotional and educational development
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Using clearly structured teaching and learning activities that motivate and interest pupils and advance learning
• Promoting and supporting the inclusion of all children including the implementation of Individual Educational Plans
• Using behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy, which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources for which the post holder has been given responsibility
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance

Administrative duties

• Assist the preparation of displays and teaching materials
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the Teacher/ SLT require

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims, ethos and continued development of the school
• Set a good example in terms of punctuality and attendance
• Attend team and staff meetings as required and contribute to the development of the school
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

Safeguarding

• Have an awareness of safeguarding principals and continuously implement and follow Child Protection policies and procedures in place
• To be responsible with the teachers for the care, welfare and supervision of pupils attending the setting
• Use an appropriately developed sense of empathy and effective communication skills

Other duties and responsibilities

• To work as part of a team to establish positive links with parents in order to develop a co-operative working relationship
• To assist the class teacher in keeping up to date records relating to pupil progress
• To attend relevant in-service training
• To work within the framework of the school’s policies