Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3

Under the direction and control of the Class Teacher they will be working with or designated supervisor:

• Assist in the delivery of creative and appropriate learning opportunities in a safe, caring and stimulating environment


• Undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children, including those children with special educational, physical or emotional needs


• Monitor individual children’s progress, achievements, problems and condition, reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate 

Job responsibilities and tasks may include some of the following:

• Assist the teacher with learning activities in the classroom, preparing or modifying work for an individual or group of pupils as directed


• Undertake supervision and discipline of children and provide support within the procedures of the school, reporting any difficulties as appropriate


• Promote children’s independence in learning, social and mobility skills, reinforcing the children’s self-esteem through praise and encouragement


• Prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for activities/lessons when required


• Ensure that children are able to safely use equipment and materials provided


• Prepare and/or clear the classroom as directed


• Provide support to the Class Teacher by undertaking photocopying, filing and recording


• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person


• Support and contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school


• Assist with group activities within and away from the school such as PE and educational visits


• Assist with the implementation of programmes designed by other professionals such as educational psychologists and speech and language therapists


• Assist the Class Teacher in liaising with other professional staff and reporting information from/to parents/carers, contribute to meetings to discuss a specific child’s progress as appropriate


• Attend professional development activities as required


• Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade