Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Tong Leadership Academy

As a Teaching Assistant you will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

• Under the teacher’s supervision provide one to one, small group and/or in class support for identified students with additional needs including those with a statement of special educational needs (or an Education, Health and Care Plan).


• Where appropriate adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.


• Support student access to the curriculum by differentiating learning activities where appropriate.


• Develop a positive relationship with the student to support progress and attainment and promote self esteem and independence.


• Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher


• Support the use of ICT in learning activities.


• Provide information and support to teachers and other support staff as to the most effective methods of support for students with learning needs.


• Liaise with the SENCO and specialist staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Service) as requested.
  Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers; and participate in feedback meetings with parents under the teacher’s supervision.


• Assist the SENCO in the development, monitoring and review of the student’s Individual Education


• Plan (IEP).


• Attend specific training as and when required or requested by the SENCO.


• Assist in student supervision and management of student behaviour, in line with school procedures.


• Keep and update records as agreed with the teacher.


• Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher.


• Provide feedback to the teacher regarding student achievement.
  Administer and contribute to the invigilation of examinations as required.


• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s ethos and mission through their own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others.


• Be aware of and comply with policies relating to safeguarding (including child protection), health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.


• Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.


• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.