Apprentice Teaching Assistant

As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences


• Support pupils with a range of needs, including those with special educational requirements


• Foster positive relationships and encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem


• Help create a welcoming, purposeful classroom environment where every child can succeed


• Work towards a Teaching Assistant qualification

Supporting Learning & Development:

• Support pre planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher


• Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, and to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students


• Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning


• Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies


• Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs


• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities


• Undertake break or lunchtime supervision as required

Communication:

• Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with
  pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals


• Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies / professionals

Sharing information:

• Share information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professional as required


• Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality


• Participate in staff meetings when appropriate Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People


• Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ personal hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including
  physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence


• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate

Administration/Other:

• Prepare classroom materials and learning areas, and undertake minor clerical duties e.g. photocopying and displaying pupils work


• Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies


• Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations


• Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities

Health & Safety:

• Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure


• Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment

Equalities:

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils


• Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values