Apprentice Teaching Assistant (TA)

We are looking for a dedicated and supportive individual who is passionate about helping scholars succeed. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively under the direction of the line manager, and committed to improving the quality of learning. You should have the ability to engage and motivate scholars, encourage independence in learning, and support positive behaviours. A proactive and flexible approach, along with a genuine commitment to raising achievement for all scholars, is essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the overall ethos of the Academy


• Be aware of and comply with all Academy policies and routines including those relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, copyright etc reporting all concerns to line manager


• Be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these policies and routines


• Be aware of and comply with all policies and routines


• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all


• Contribute to the overall aims of the Academy


• Develop own professional skills

Support for the Scholar:

• Support and direct activities with either individuals or groups of scholars to enhance their learning, academic, physical, social and emotional


• Help with care, personal hygiene and medical needs of scholars contributing to their health and wellbeing.


• Support in the transition of scholars between key stages


• Establish and maintain good working relationships with individual scholars and groups


• Encourage acceptance and inclusion of all scholars


• Support groups of or individual scholars as directed during formal public or internal Academy examinations


• Assist scholars on educational visits, residential trips, transition, off site placements and recreational activities as appropriate


• By following advice and guidance around individual needs, develop an understanding of the specific needs of the scholars within the Academy community


• Liaise effectively with teachers/parents/carers as appropriate


• Be responsible for individual scholars as their keyworker, monitoring and updating ISPs, liaising with staff and implementing appropriate strategies, as appropriate


• Help with the writing and collation of ISPs/Review/Annual Review meetings

Support for the Teacher:

• Liaise with classroom teachers


• Create appropriate resources reflecting the various needs of scholars in lessons


• Support scholar/s across the class as agreed by the teacher


• Support with the collation of data for targeted scholars


• Implement learning programmes as directed by the class teacher – with individuals


• Monitor individual student’s needs and provide regular feedback to the teacher, line manager and parents


• Support the management of student behaviour under the direction of the teacher

Support for the Academy:

• Take responsibility for display and upkeep of designated areas in the school


• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents


• Maintain and safeguard the confidential nature of student/teacher/home issues


• Contribute to the maintenance of student safety and security, including break and lunchtime duties


• Attend meetings as appropriate