Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Bedlington, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

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Bedlington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Howard House School aims to encourage intellectual curiosity, critical perception and respect for learning.

During their time at Howard House School, some students may have additional needs relating to their learning, physical or mental health.

We want all students, regardless of any special educational need or disability, to experience educational success and to feel that they are a valued member of Howard House School.

Brief overview of the role

Purpose:

To challenge educational and social disadvantage by working with the Head of School to lead a healthy school in order to achieve the highest possible standards and prepare all our students to lead successful lives.

Working week
MON- FRI, TERM TIME ONLY, SHIFTS TBC

Total hours per week: 35.00

Training to be provided

Level 3 Standard Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Functional skills in English or maths (if applicable)

Vacancy description

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Live the mission and values every day
Be a highly visible, consistent and supportive presence in and around the school; serve and support the staff and students
Promote an aspirational culture which motivates everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and deliver exceptional outcomes
Sustain the aims and objectives of the school and support the establishment of policies through which they will be achieved; manage staff and resources to that end and monitor progress towards their achievement
To encourage intellectual curiosity, critical perception and respect for learning. We strongly encourage individual responsibility, selfesteem and confidence as well as care, concern and respect for others
Uphold the principles of transparency, integrity, and probity
Promote the school in a positive light in person and through all appropriate forms of media (do not use images of students or staff without school permission)
Implement and model strategies that secure high standards of teaching, student behaviour and attendance
Monitor, evaluate and review practice and promote improvement strategies.
Hold self and others to account with integrity and honesty
Successfully manage own workload and that of others
Treat team members with equity and respect and be proactive in supporting all team members regardless of their need
Endeavour to be able to deputise and backfill functions across the school
Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities
Participate in, and lead, coaching; work in effective partnership with other leaders
Engage fully in the schools appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the school's goals and RAP.
Consistently implement all school policies
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead and use school system
Take time to listen to the views of team members

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Requisitioning: to record school spending on provided spreadsheet and make available to the Head of School
Enrichment: to plan and review a range of enrichment opportunities that will close the cultural gap
Extra-Curricular: to offer an extracurricular activity that students can engage in that will close the cultural gap
Incentives: ensure that students receive their correct incentive in an orderly manner

Teaching Responsibilities:

Set high expectations so that all pupils are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential
Plan and support wellstructured lessons which allow adequate time to embed new knowledge, understanding and skills and are responsive to pupils' misconceptions
Nurture every pupil's intellectual curiosity, asking pertinent questions to deepen pupils' understanding
Systematically check pupils' understanding and act to correct any misconceptions
Provide pupils with feedback aimed at moving their learning forward
Review and reflect on each assessment to identify gaps in pupil learning and take steps to address them
To support the planning and delivery of lessons across the curriculum
All external communication is to be vetted by the Head of School this is to ensure consistency and clarity
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of School.
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed annually
Challenge underperformance at all levels with effective corrective action