Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

at  LMP Group

SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Good written and verbal skills for report writing, maintaining child records and providing feedback to parents/carers and colleagues
• Experience in undertaking observations for assessment of children
• An understanding of inclusion, making the curriculum accessible to all learners including SEN, G&T and EAL
• The ability to work in a team in order to achieve successful outcomes for learners
• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Use of IT equipment and technology – cameras, iPad, visualisers, video, photocopier
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Understanding of child development
• Understanding of the relevance of childcare legislation
• Understanding of health and safety and welfare issues within a childcare environment
• Communication skills with a particular emphasis on oral skills

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

To support the provision of a high-quality educational experience for all students, including provision for health, safety, and welfare in line with the current pay and conditions document and National Standards for Teaching Assistants

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement.
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom.
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging the participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behavior management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
• Organize and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment, and barriers to learning through observations.
• Monitor, record, and report on progress and attainment.
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available.
• Provide learning and care support for an individual pupil with special educational needs (SEN) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP).
• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion.
• Promote high standards of behavior, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behavior policy and guidelines on physical intervention.
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support, and care plans.
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and support the pupil with routines, transitions, and behavior management

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

Our teaching assistant apprenticeship (L3) programme will teach many different skills. You will be based in a classroom environment with young people. You will help support the young learners within their lessons and also be involved in planning lessons. (Students aged 4- 14 years old)

FULL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the provision of a high-quality educational experience for all students, including provision for health, safety, and welfare in line with the current pay and conditions document and National Standards for Teaching Assistants

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase the pupil’s achievement.
• Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for the individual, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom.
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at helping the pupil achieve their full potential in all areas of learning.
• Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging the participation of the pupil in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Use effective behavior management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures.
• Organize and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Use ICT skills to advance the pupil’s learning.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers on the pupil’s progress, attainment, and barriers to learning through observations.
• Monitor, record, and report on progress and attainment.
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available.
• Provide learning and care support for an individual pupil with special educational needs (SEN) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP).
• Build a positive relationship with the pupil, promoting high self-esteem, independence, and social inclusion.
• Promote high standards of behavior, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behavior policy and guidelines on physical intervention.
• Assist with the development and delivery of individual education, support, and care plans.
• Support the pupil with their social, emotional, and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and support the pupil with routines, transitions, and behavior management.