Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Pield Heath School

Pield Heath House School are seeking an Apprentice Special Support Assistant to provide support to students individually or in groups working with them as directed by the Teaching Staff within a structured teaching situation or individually as required to secure continuous improvement in student achievement.

Apprenticeship summary:

35 hours per week

16 months to complete the course

£6.00 per hour

Monday - Friday

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above or Level 2) essential

Any successful applicant must complete a DBS check prior to start date

General Responsibilities:

1. Assist students individually and in groups with their work following the direction and guidance of the Teacher to enable them to complete the work to their full ability.
2. Work with students both inside the classroom and elsewhere to encourage independence, maintain personal confidence and enable full potential to be reached ultimately with the minimum of supervision.
3. Support and assist students with social integration advising them on strategies to deal with problems they encounter, seek appropriate professional help when necessary referring to appropriate teaching staff for advice.
4. Help the teaching staff in the preparation of lessons in advance to identify necessary
preparation for the lesson, to gain familiarity with the work to be covered and design appropriate teaching aides.
5. Create learning materials as agreed with the teacher following guidance to ensure maximum access to the lesson material for students.
6. Identify issues of concern and positive feedback to be shared with teaching staff. Liaise with teaching staff, therapy staff and parents/carers creating an effective team who share knowledge and information.
7. Keep a record of events and progress, bringing issues of concern to the class teacher to ensure full student data is available to inform students’ assessment and future planning.
8. Support basic administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, arranging and management of resources, routine marking, display work, record keeping and collation of basic data.
9. Provide practical help and support such as help with feeding, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility for children with physical disability/difficulty. Administer medication and follow basic medical procedures as instructed following appropriate training (where applicable).
10. Supervise students when required during non-teaching times of the day to ensure their health and safety.
11. Undertake other reasonable duties of a similar level and nature to the post as requested.

Responsibility

1. Identifying changes in the developmental needs of students and bringing these matters to the attention of the appropriate teaching staff.
2. Keeping up to date with information regarding student needs and the content of their IEP’s if appropriate.
3. Building positive relationships with students and providing an exemplary role model to encourage them to develop good social skills and become as independent as possible for each individual.
4. Working independently with small groups of students when required, following the learning programme designed by the teacher ensuring the health and safety and welfare of the group.
5. Supporting the ethos of the school by implementing the Behaviour policy and school expectations.
6. Assisting in the review of school policies especially those relating to your area of work.

Decision Making

1. When to refer matters to the Teaching staff.
2. Which information is to be kept confidential – particularly sensitive student matters.
3. Day to day decisions regarding the management of student behaviour in groups, socially or in a 1-1 situation.
4. When a student’s progress should be brought to the attention of teachers during the delivery of a specified programme of study.

Benefits;

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
  
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
  
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
  
• Earn while you learn
  
• No debt
  
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
  
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
  
• Secure a job with little or no experience
  
• Remote learning
  
• Paid twice a month

We ranked 1st in the "Rate My Apprenticeship" Central & Greater London Employers Award 2021-22 and 2nd in the list of Top 100 employers 2022-23 Inspire ATA Ltd specialise in working with a wide range of clients (nationwide) that want to take on excellent apprentices. Our vision is to "inspire ambition and widen horizons". You should be aware that Pied Heath School is a host employer, and you will not be employed by them, you will be employed by Inspire ATA.