At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special educational needs in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
- Company: Join a supportive high school team dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and potential career progression in education.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Overview
You would be joining a dedicated team of professionals to work under the direct instruction of the SENCO, to coordinate the support provision for students with special educational needs in the classroom as well as extracted intervention.
You would be supported by a friendly, supportive and professional team of staff.
- Employer
- High school
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and deliver support for students with special educational needs both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, under the direction of the SENCO and teaching staff.
You will support teaching, learning, student wellbeing, and the effective operation of the SEN provision.
- Support for Students
- Plan and deliver intervention programmes to support student progress
- Support teaching and learning in collaboration with class teachers
- Provide pastoral, social, emotional and mental health support
- Promote high expectations and positive outcomes for all students
- Contribute to the implementation of Pupil Passports, behaviour plans, support plans and mentoring programmes
- Encourage student participation, independence and engagement in learning
- Assist with personal care, welfare, medical needs, first aid and intimate care where required
- Ensure student safety through compliance with health and safety procedures
- Support educational visits, trips and extracurricular activities
- Support for the SENCO and Teaching Staff
- Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing Pupil Passports and support plans
- Support classroom management through the consistent application of behaviour policies
- Supervise learning activities under the guidance of qualified teachers
- Assist with lesson preparation and the planning of learning activities
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes
- Input and manage data to support monitoring and reporting processes
- Provide regular feedback on student achievement, progress and areas of concern
- Attend and contribute to review meetings, agency meetings and multi-professional discussions
- Liaise with the SENCO regarding students with additional or medical needs
- Provide general administrative support, including preparing resources and learning materials
- Support for the Curriculum
- Promote literacy, numeracy and SEND strategies across learning activities
- Support the effective use of ICT and develop students\' confidence and independence in its use
- Contribute to curriculum planning, delivery, evaluation and implementation
- Assist in the preparation and dissemination of learning resources
- Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals supporting students
- Contribute to the development of school policies and procedures when required
- Support for the School
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people
- Comply with policies relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
- Ensure equality of opportunity and inclusion for all students
- Develop positive relationships with parents, carers, support services and other professionals
- Contribute positively to the school\'s ethos, values and objectives
- Attend meetings, training and professional development activities as required
- Professional Responsibilities
- Engage fully with people management policies, processes and performance expectations
- Establish constructive working relationships with colleagues and external agencies
- Participate actively in team meetings and collaborative working practices
- Recognise and develop your own strengths, expertise and professional skills
- Support and advise others where appropriate while maintaining professional standards at all times
- Training Outcome
On completion of the level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, possible next steps could be: HLTA Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant
Skills Required
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Team working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
- Course Information
- Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: 08:30 - 15:30, working days TBC
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 10 Months
- Number of Positions Available: 2
- Training Provider: TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice in Cheadle employer: CHEADLE ACADEMY
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at our high school, you will be part of a dedicated and supportive team committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment for students with special educational needs. We prioritise professional development, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration, while ensuring a positive work culture that values every staff member's contribution to student wellbeing and success.
