Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Holy Trinity Church School

To work under the direct instruction/guidance of teaching assistants/teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students & to assist the teacher in the management of students & the classroom. Interventions may be carried out in the classroom or may regularly take place outside the main teaching area.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

To carry out the following activities under the direction of the teacher:

Support to the pupil(s):

Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils' general learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level
Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions
Support pupils to use ICT and other equipment to enhance learning
Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set, to help them become independent learners
To provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school
To provide support for pupils' personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment. This may include providing some direct personal care, support and assistance to the pupil in respect of toileting, eating and mobility
To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs
Support to the school:

To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise students undertaking off-site activities
To attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement
To assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as directed
To supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers and toilet facilities
Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport
To follow school procedures and report any concerns to the Headteacher, for example health and safety risks
To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate
Support to the teacher:

To assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the development of learning strategies
To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, record TV programmes and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes
To assist in the preparation, organisation and maintenance of classrooms and their equipment, including assistance with and creation of displays, make basic visual aids, art and craft materials, mount and display pupils' work
Support to the curriculum:

To support the use of ICT in the classroom - Work with and support pupils to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning
Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum
Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets and/or group targets