Teaching Assistant Apprentice, Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1HH

To work closely with the class teacher to provide high quality support for children, including those with special educational needs. Key areas of responsibility:

• To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• To develop specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support students.
• To work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, and clear afterwards, and assist with the display of students' work.
• To attend to the student's personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social, health. physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To support the movement and handling of students with disabilities around the Academy site.
• To supervise and support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual learning needs.
• To participate in the delivery of specific interventions to small groups of targeted students.
• To be aware of student problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• To support the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• To gather/report information from and to Parents/Carers as directed.
• To undertake student record keeping as requested.
• To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.
• To attend relevant meetings as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities including appraisal as required.
  
  Qualifications and training: Good standard of education (including English Language and Mathematics).
Skills and abilities:
• Ability to work with a wide range of people. Ability to work as part of a proactive team as well as on your own initiative. Ability to stay calm and controlled under pressure. Good organisational skills
Personal qualities and attributes:
• A commitment to the values and vision of Maltby Learning Trust. Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both in verbal and written form.