Job Description

To work under direct instruction of specialist needs teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. Provide specific support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Assist specialist needs teachers in the following: Supporting Pupils Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment Receive and supervise pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable. Attend to pupils™ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health and hygiene development on a daily basis. Care for pupils who are critically or terminally ill. Participate in the comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help. In conjunction with the teacher the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans. Support provision for pupils with additional needs. Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils. Use specialist knowledge/experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs (e.g. daily exercise programme). Provide feedback to pupils and teachers in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, attendance etc. Support for the Curriculum Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes under direction of teacher. To be aware of and appreciate a range of activities, courses, organisations and individuals to provide support for pupils. Under direction of teacher determine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment, plans and resources to support pupils. Support for the Teacher To act as Cover Supervisor during teacher absence under the direction of a teacher/designated member of staff. Support pupils™ access to learning using appropriate strategies, resources etc. Work with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate. Monitor and evaluate pupils™ responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording under the supervision of a teacher. Support the teacher in providing objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to other staff on pupils™ achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence. Assist in keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested. Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies. Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child™s attendance, access and learning and supporting home to school and community links. Assist the teacher in the development, implementation and monitoring of systems relating to attendance and integration. Clerical/admin support relating to classroom activity e.g. dealing with correspondence, compilation/analysis/reporting on attendance, exclusions etc, and making phone calls etc. Co-ordinate and organise pupils attending extra curricular activities/work experience or other out of school activities under guidance of teacher. The training you will be getting Work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. (All learning is delivered online/remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 8th best UK training provider) What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Full time job to be considered upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Required Skills & Qualification

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Logical, Team working, Initiative

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Teaching assistant Level 3 (A level)

Employer

ENDEAVOUR MAT

Two Rivers School Silver Link Road Tamworth B77 2HJ

Provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED