Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Working under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, SENCO or Teacher in Charge of a resource unit.

Teaching and Learning:

• Communicate effectively and sensitively with students to support their learning, encouraging independence


• Support students with their written and oral communication as necessary


• Read to students or listen to students read as appropriate


• Ensure students are focussed and on task


• Promote and support the inclusion of all students in the learning activities in which they are involved


• To assist with the supervision of, and encourage good behaviour amongst all students


• To work with individuals or small groups under the supervision of the teacher which may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area


• Provide feedback to students and the teacher on student work and engagement


• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.


• Log any concerns about student behaviour and/or their learning with the relevant teacher on the school system


• Supervise students off site on school trips and other external visits as required

Specific to ASD Resource:

• To support the individual needs of students in the resource, acknowledging the need for personalisation of learning


• To be part of the Plan Do Review cycle to have input into Students’ Support and Adjustment Plans (SAPs.)

Professional Values and Practice:

• Have high expectations of all students encouraging them to live our school motto - ‘Personal Excellence and Collective Responsibility’


• Respect students’ social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds


• Build and maintain successful relationships with students, treating them consistently, with respect and consideration and to be concerned for their development as learners


• Demonstrate and promote the same positive values, attitudes and behaviour that are expected from students


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of all students (inc SEN students)


• Carry out all aspects of the role effectively and to seek help, advice or guidance as necessary

Staff Development:

• To take part in the school’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development


• To continue personal development in the relevant areas


• To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process


• To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school