Bleasdale School - Carnforth, United Kingdom - LMP Group

LMP Group

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Carnforth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Bleasdale School are seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to learn and work towards achieving a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff to undertake care / support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Duties:

Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of individual pupils
Be aware of and work within school policies and procedures
Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, including writing reports and records and providing focused personalised provision as required
Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well

- being, reporting problems to the appropriate person

Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
Under the guidance of a teacher support the role of parents / carers, in pupils' learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress / achievement
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other professionals
Provide short term cover of classes on a regular timetabled basis planned by the teacher. The normal expectation on a weekly basis would be to cover half a day per week and could also provide cover on a nontimetabled basis, usually within own class
Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of stocks of materials and resources
Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a
Supervisory Assistant
Prepare and present displays
Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including playground and dining areas
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Provide pastoral care to children
Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health service in emergency situations
Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
Contribute to the development and implementation of support plans including Support Plans and EHCP's, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews as required
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum Support for the School
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Show a duty of care to pupils and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
Be aware of and support difference and ensure that all pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory

Desired skills and personal qualities:

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Qualifications:

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*C/94 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*C/94 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Salary:

£6.50 an hour - wage increase