Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Hookstone Chase Primary

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

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

Administer routine assessments, routine tests, and undertake the marking of students’ work under the guidance of the teacher

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

School staff may be required to support students with intimate care/hygiene

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

You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours).

As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training - member of the Aspiration Training Group - will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role.

You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (If not already achieved).

You will be supported with and prepared for the final Apprenticeship Assessment by Highfield Assessment (EPAO)which will comprise of:

• Practical Observation, followed by a question-and-answer session
• Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
• You will be allocated 'Off the Job' Training hours per week (Minimum of 7.5 hours) to complete the Teaching Assistant Standard
• Time will be given in your working week in the school setting

After the apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position within the academy.

Things to consider

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