Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Dyson Perrins C of E

• Support students’ learning and development under the direction of teaching or other appropriate staff by supervising and ensuring their safety and access to learning, attending to personal needs, and promoting physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development
• Collaborate with the teacher to use strategies that support students in achieving their learning goals
• Provide accurate and constructive feedback to students, under the guidance of the teacher
• Set challenging expectations while promoting self-esteem and encouraging students to act independently
• Facilitate interaction with others and support engagement in activities led by the teacher or other professionals
• Promote, support, and facilitate the inclusion, acceptance, and integration of all students
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting our school’s Christian values
• Assist with the supervision of groups and individual students as required, both during lessons and in communal areas such as corridors and playgrounds, as well as outside of lesson times, including before and after school and during lunchtimes, attending to students’ personal needs as necessary
• Track and monitor student progress, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCO to support the planning, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of the learning process for individual students and groups, addressing achievements, progress, and any challenges
• Participate in the planning cycle and development of assessments based on student needs and contribute to effective assessment by undertaking student record-keeping as requested
• Maintain a stimulating, safe, and purposeful learning environment by preparing, maintaining, and using relevant learning resources, assisting with the display of students’ work, and promoting positive values, attitudes, and behaviour
• Establish constructive and positive relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs, while building effective relationships with parents/carers, external agencies, and other professionals under the general direction of the class teacher
• Liaise effectively with class teachers to communicate with parents/carers and other professionals, gathering and reporting information as directed
• To administer first aid, as appropriate - training will be arranged
• Assist in the development and implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and/or Personal Care Programmes
• Monitor and respond to changes in students’ behaviour, identifying and sharing any unexpected changes with the relevant and appropriate staff, while consistently using effective behaviour
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all students within the school in line with statutory safeguarding guidance, reporting any concerns to the Senior Leadership Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Be aware of and comply with relevant statutory guidance, school/Trust policies and procedures related to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection
• Participate in visits, trips, and out-of-school activities, such as outings, social activities, and sporting events
• Provide administrative support for the teacher/department
• Attend meetings and perform duties as required according to the school calendar

Training

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

• Your training will be provided in the workplace with monthly support from your vocational coach, who will either visit you on site to observe your practice and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours, or meet you via teams link for teaching and discussion
• The programme of learning is a blend of theory and hands on practical experiences with access to an e portfolio and on line Learning Hub with a wealth of resources
• Our coaches are experienced and knowledgeable with a passion for supporting the education and development of children
• You will be on programme for around 18 months (15 months practical teaching and up to 3 months for end point assessment)and throughout your training you will be supported to prepare for the Apprenticeship Assessment which will be conducted by an external assessment organisation and will include an observation of practice in school and a professional discussion underpinned by a showcase porfolio of evidence

After the apprenticeship

You may progress to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship following a SEND pathway.

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