Learning Support Assistant Apprentice at Oakley - Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom - Profile Development and Training

Profile Development and Training

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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties.

Due to the complex needs of the pupils, the role includes supporting personal care, undertaking moving and handling procedures and supporting pupils who may be displaying physically challenging behaviour.

What you will do in your working day

As a Learning Support Assistant Apprentice you would work closely with the teaching and therapy staff to support our pupils in all aspects of their learning, social development, personal needs & developing their skills for life & independence
In this role you will be able to make a big difference to our pupils, all of whom have a wide range of severe and/or complex needs, with communication & learning difficulties
The role also involves supporting pupils during physical activities such as swimming, PE & physical outdoor activities such as Forest School and community visits
Encouraging, enthusing & enabling pupils to achieve their full potential through becoming successful learners, confident individuals & responsible citizens
Promote & support children's skills for life and independence
Establishing & maintaining positive relationships with all pupils, by listening, identifying & understanding their needs
Establishing & maintaining good relationships with colleagues, Managers, Teachers, Therapists, other support staff
Establishing & maintaining good relationships with parents and carers
Consulting, managing and working collaboratively, sharing expertise, information, ideas and advice with parents, colleagues, and other professionals, also knowing when to seek help and advice
To have high expectations for all pupils irrespective of, and with respect for, their personal background and special educational needs
To know and take account of the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils when supporting them in accordance with school policy
To support pupils to develop a sense of responsibility and respect for people, resources and their environment
To demonstrate an ability to reflect on, and improve, personal practices by observation, evaluation, training and discussion with colleagues
To support Teachers through participation in planning, preparation of learning resources, assisting the delivery of lessons, recording and evaluation of pupils' progress and supporting pupils' learning and Skills for Life and Independence 2 behaviour according to these plans, demonstrating an understanding of key factors that improve or impede pupils' learning including praise, commentary, encouragement and reassurance
Invigilating for exams and other accreditation
To support the learning experiences of pupils in the school by the competent use of ICT and carrying out individual programs set by a range of professionals
To learn and understand the basic principles of pupil development, learning and welfare and the importance of appropriate agerelated expectations
To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of literacy and numeracy to be able to question and prompt pupils to improve their work
Have the ability to accurately record (write) verbal information given by pupils
To learn to implement a variety of support strategies to communicate clear learning objectives and high expectations
To use and implement all school curriculum and management policies including child protection, safe working practice, health & safety and behaviour management policies
To be flexibly deployed in the school and beyond, according to the changing needs of the pupils and the school
To develop, maintain and manage physical resources and displays throughout the school as requested
To supervise individual pupils & groups throughout the school day, including offsite trips, their lunch and breaks

Be a role to the children, exemplifying the School Ethos:

Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required
Preparation for End Point Assessment
Work based and tutor supported online training

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Potential permanent employment

Desired skills and personal qualities
Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Good interpersonal skills, Effective communication skills, A self-motivator, Empathy, Sense of humour, Discretion and confidentiality, Able to follow instructions, A willingness to learn, Equal opportunities, Good level of fitness, Flexible, Ability to work under pressure, Fluent and clear English, Able to work with children, Work with vulnerable adults

Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade A* to C or 9 to 4) Desired

Things to consider

Working week
Monday to Friday, school hours, term time only. You will work 39 weeks per year but be paid for 45.25, including your annual leave allowance. Total