Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) in Reading

Rivermead Primary School has been at the heart of the Woodley community for 80 years. Our school offers a caring, warm and stimulating environment which enables children to be supported, grow and thrive. It is our role to provide each child with a range of opportunities and to find the magic key that will unlock their full potential whether it is academic, the arts or sport.

Overview of role:

• Assist in supporting individual pupils and small groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Deliver targeted class support and interventions.
• Participate in relevant TA meetings and training sessions.

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (8.45am to 3.15pm), 30 hours per week, Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
• Wage: £7.55 per hour
• Location: Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire RG5 4BS

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Duration of course: 16 months
• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)
• All learning delivered online/remotely alongside placement at school.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support learning for individual pupils and small groups under the guidance of the classroom teacher and Inclusion team.
• Assist with implementing lesson plans and facilitating more ambitious learning activities.
• Deliver class support and targeted interventions.
• Undertake agreed activities and strategies for individual pupils and small groups.
• Collaborate with the teacher on individual and group programmes of work aligning with pupil targets and devising strategies to meet them.
• Assist in liaising with other professionals maintaining confidentiality.
• Contribute to pupil observation, record keeping and assessment.
• Monitor, record and analyse pupil data (e.g. worksheets) at the teacher's request.
• Organise and collate pupil reports as required.
• Attend TA/staff meetings, planning sessions and training where applicable.
• Support school events and special occasions in the school's annual calendar (if applicable).
• Assist with classroom administrative tasks (e.g. photocopying).
• Support pupils on educational trips (if applicable) and provide First Aid and/or playground supervision during lunch or breaks (if required).

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong questioning and observation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Clear understanding of the role in assisting and supervising pupils during specific tasks.
• Capable of managing general classroom housekeeping and supervising pupils during clean-up activities.

Qualifications Requirements:

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

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

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.