Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 3)

Job Purpose:

To support, assist and supervise the pupil under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.

Key Tasks:

Support for the Teacher
1. To participate in the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities and support pupils to achieve learning goals, in coordination with the class teacher and SENCo.
2. Monitor the response of pupils to learning activities and record achievements/progress as directed.
3. Determine the need for, and prepare, general and specialist equipment and resources; assist pupils in their use.
4. Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' achievements, progress and wellbeing.
5. Promote good pupil behaviour, deal with incidents in line with the Academy Behaviour Policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
6. Contribute to the planning, recording and implementation of individual education / behaviour plans.
7. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers.
8. Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, through the monitoring and evaluation of pupils responses to learning activities through observation of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
9. Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses/needs.
10. Liaise sensitively with parents under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo

Support for the Pupils
1. Support, assist and supervise identified pupils with SEND under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.
2. Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others.
3. Engage all pupils in activities which promote independence and resilience.
4. Employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement.
5. Supervise and provide individualised support for pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
6. Assist with the development and implementation of individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
7. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
8. Set challenging and high expectations which promote the Academy's Culture of Excellence. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievements under the guidance of the class teacher.

General Tasks:
1. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
2. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy.