Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Overview: The purpose of the role is to provide support for secondary students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN) and, where appropriate, contribute to the day-to-day running of the Academy.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and develop a positive, diverse culture within the Academy
• Raise student achievement by enhancing Phase 1 practice in collaboration with class teachers
• Contribute to the development of the Academy's vision, values, and aims, adhering to professional behaviours and attitudes
• Assist in implementing IEPs, EHCPs, and PSPs under professional guidance
• Support teachers in planning, delivering, and evaluating varied teaching activities
• Create and adapt resources for identified students
• Work with small groups or individual students on literacy and numeracy programs
• Observe and report on student performance to teachers
• Maintain records for supported students and assist in reviewing IEPs, Statements, and PSPs
• Support students with Access Arrangements in exams
• Clear materials after lessons
• Serve as the Key Person for an assigned group of children
• Keep and use observational records to inform planning and maintain daily records
• Monitor and report on key children's progress to parents, under the direction of a class teacher
• Assist in the physical management of students
• Encourage student independence and self-confidence
• Help with lunchtime clubs, educational visits, and extracurricular activities
• Look after students who are upset or have accidents
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers

General:

• Attend training sessions, including Academy Training Days
• Participate in team meetings and the Academy's Performance Management process
• Perform routine administrative tasks

You will be working in the Primary School supporting students from Reception to Year 6. Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners. Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context. Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy. Adapt resources to support all learners. Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA's role. Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions. Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders. Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety. Support the well-being and mental health of learners. Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures. Apply methods of formative assessment. Use up to date technology safely, to support learning. Encourage safe use of technology by learners. Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning). Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners. Provide feedback to learners.

Training schedule Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

• During this teaching assistant apprenticeship, you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem, which will play an integral part in pupils' wellbeing
• You will become an essential part of the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils
• Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge.
• TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils
• Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally

Milestones:

• Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education - (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
• Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability - (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
• Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours - (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management)
• Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology - (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
• Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies - (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
• Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About Oasis: Oasis Academy Hadley is a great place to work and learn. We are one of 52 academies which form part of Oasis Community Learning, a well-established Trust with a great reputation for supporting and developing staff. We are an all-through family school, where children at every key stage from ages 2 to 19 learn well and make good progress. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and championing the gifts and talents of every individual. The happiness, care, and wellbeing of all our children is central to our approach and enables everyone at Hadley to thrive in a safe and secure environment.