Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND Pathway) Lordship Lane Primary School

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

• To support pupils with EHCPs and challenging behaviour in class


• Plan and run school supported interventions with individuals or groups


• Adapt support according to individual needs


• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare


• Create a stimulating environment


• Keep records and attend review meetings


• Work with professionals such as speech and language therapists and educational psychologist


• Provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures


• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils


• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion


• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement


• Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons


• To support the pastoral team with wellbeing and behaviour


• Attend school training sessions and take ownership of professional development


• To cover for any absent teaching assistant colleagues and undertake any duties assigned by SLT consistent with the aims of the post


• To help maintain a high quality learning environment


• To supervise lunch and play with pupils if needed, ensuring a high standard of behaviour at all time


• To manage and treat basic first aid to pupils in line with school procedures

Requirements:

• Experienced working with students who have special educational needs


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders


• Proactive in supporting adaptations within the learning environment


• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines


• Excellent organisational and IT skills


• Exceptional communication and engagement skills