Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - St Michael's CE Academy

St Michael’s is a vibrant and successful school and children’s centre where the education, health, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of our children and families, is at the heart of everything we do.

Apprenticeship summary:

Contract: 18 months Fixed Term Apprenticeship Contract

Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, shifts to be discussed on interview. (38-40 weeks a year Term time only)

Wage: £5.28 (Paid Monthly)

Holiday: 28 days holiday (Bank Holidays not included)
Notice Period: 1 Month

Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated 8th best apprentice provider in UK)! Training will be delivered online.

Requirements: Applicants to have achieved English and/or Maths grade C/4 or above or functional skills Level 2.

JOB DETAILS

The job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year, and it may be subject to modification and amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.

Main Activities

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  Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and SEND pupils are required.
• Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programs, adjusting according to SEND pupil responses.
• Support and use ICT in learning activities and develop SEND pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Support individuals or groups during independent work/group work.
• Sometimes support will be given to the whole class.
• Help SEND pupils develop communication skills and role play activity.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities.
• Promote independence and development of self-esteem.
• Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and development of self-esteem.
• Assist with the development and implementation of SEND/behaviour plans.
• Using specialist skills / knowledge/training, provide support in specialist area.
• Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between all pupils working within any targets set.
• Undertake general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school.
• Assist with pupil intervention strategies following training, e.g. team teach.
• To provide personal/hygiene support to pupils as required by personal plans.
• Assist with lesson / activity planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Monitor SEND individual/group achievements of key objectives and feedback to the teacher.
• Contribute to SEND pupil assessment/ EHCP/My Support plans through observation and reporting.
• Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupil’s progress.
• Attend review meetings where relevant for individual pupils including those connected to Education and Health plans.
• Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behavior and help manage pupil behavior.
• Undertake routine and non-routine administrative tasks.
• Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff and share and provide information.
• Understand and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
• Understand the school’s policies relevant to any specialist subject/support provided and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies.
• Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• To attend staff meetings and relevant CPD.
• To keep informed of school policy and updated information.
• To participate in the MAT performance review system for your designation.

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

As part of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust the Apprentice Business and Admin Assistant will be expected to develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with colleagues in the Multi Academy Trust, within the family of Multi Academy Trust academies and the Diocesan family of schools.

STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY

Schools exist in a distinctive social context, which has a direct impact on what happens inside the school. School leadership should commit to engaging with the internal and external school community to secure equity and entitlement. All staff should collaborate with other schools in order to share expertise and bring positive benefits to their own and other schools. They should work collaboratively at both strategic and operational levels with parents and carers and across multiple agencies for the well-being of all children.

This will include:

• Building a school culture and curriculum which takes account of the Church Foundation and the richness and diversity of the school’s communities
• Creating and promoting positive strategies for challenging racial and other prejudice and dealing with racial harassment.
• Ensuring learning experiences for pupils are linked into and integrated with the wider community, the local church and diocesan communities.
• Ensuring a range of community-based learning experiences, including building links with local churches and Coventry Diocese.
• Collaborating with other agencies in providing for the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of pupils and their families
• Creating and maintaining an effective partnership with parents and carers, (including those who may be described as ‘hard to reach’, those with learning disabilities and those for whom English is an additional language), to support and improve pupils’ achievement and personal development.
• Building bridges with the school’s diverse communities, seeking opportunities to invite the whole range of parents and carers, community figures (including clergy and church representatives), businesses or other organisations into the school to enhance and enrich the school and its value to the wider community.
• Contributing to the development of the education system by, for example, sharing effective practice, working in partnership with other schools and promoting innovative initiatives.
• Co-operating and working with relevant agencies to protect children.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND SAFER RECRUITMENT

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as required under the Education Act 2002 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Class teacher plays a role in this within the school and the post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, prohibition and disqualification checks.

St Michaels will ensure that:

• The policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and safer recruitment and adopted by the governing body are full implemented and followed by all staff.
• Sufficient resources and time are allocated to enable the designated person and other staff to discharge their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, including taking part in strategy discussions and other inter-agency meetings and contributing to the assessment of children.
• All staff and volunteers feel able to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice in regard to children, and that such concerns are addressed sensitively and effectively in a timely manner in accordance with agreed whistle blowing practices.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Staff will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description will be reviewed annually and the Headteacher reserves the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation with the post-holder, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.

Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.