Apprentice Sen Teaching Assistant - Alvaston Junior Academy Inclusion Hub

Our core aim is to provide the best possible education for our children. We want the academy to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and parents. We believe that The Harmony Trust will be a place where every child believes, achieves and succeeds. Developing well-being and self-esteem is at our core alongside raising attainment and achievement. We aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life through a balanced high-quality education in a caring and stimulating environment, where our school community is learning and achieving together.

Teaching Assistant responsibilities include:

• Establishing rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Assisting and supporting pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies across the curriculum, as directed by the teacher.
• Ensuring all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Supporting pupils' personal programmes, relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters.
• Administering basic first aid and/or medication as required, following appropriate training and in line with school procedures.
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promoting self-esteem and encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Providing feedback on pupils' personal needs as appropriate.
• Supporting the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Supporting pupils to understand instructions.
• Gathering and reporting information from/to parents/carers as directed.
• Being aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and reporting to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertaking basic pupil record keeping as requested.
• Preparing the classroom as directed for lessons and clearing up afterwards.
• Assisting with the display of pupils' work.
• Preparing and maintaining equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assisting pupils in their use.
• Providing routine clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock.
• Understanding the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and promoting equal opportunities for all.
• Upholding and promoting the values and ethos of the school.
• Implementing and upholding the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the school, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection.
• Taking a proactive approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contributing to the security of the school.
• Participating and engaging with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school, subject to the school training plan.
• Attending and participating in relevant meetings as appropriate.
• Undertaking any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
• Working as part of a professional Teaching Assistant Team in our Academy Inclusion Hub.
• Being responsible for supporting child-initiated and adult-led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child.
• Supporting the observation and assessment of the children.
• Working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure.
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.
• Having a duty of care and following relevant safeguarding procedures.

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 30 minutes lunch break.