Apprentice Sen Teaching Assistant - Ash Croft Primary Academy Inclusion Hub

Join to apply for the Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant role at The Harmony Trust. 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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies across the curriculum, as directed by the teacher.
• Ensure all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Support pupils' personal programmes, relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters.
• Administer basic first aid and/or medication as required, following appropriate training and in line with school procedures.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Provide feedback on pupils' personal needs as appropriate.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Support pupils to understand instructions.
• Gather and report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertake basic pupil record keeping as requested.
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear up afterwards.
• Assist with the display of pupils' work.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
• Provide routine clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock.
• Understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and promote equal opportunities for all.
• Uphold and promote the values and ethos of the school.
• Implement and uphold 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.
• Take a proactive approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school.
• Participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school, subject to the school training plan.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate.
• Undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
• Work as part of a professional Teaching Assistant Team in our Academy Inclusion Hub.
• Support child-initiated and adult-led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child.
• Support the observation and assessment of the children.
• Work as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure.
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.
• Have a duty of care and follow relevant safeguarding procedures.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Education

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 30-minute lunch break.