Learning Support Assistant Apprentice at Oakley
5 months ago
This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties. Due to the complex needs of the pupils, the role includes supporting personal care, undertaking moving and handling procedures and supporting pupils who may be displaying physically challenging behaviour.
**What you will do in your working day**
- As a Learning Support Assistant Apprentice you would work closely with the teaching and therapy staff to support our pupils in all aspects of their learning, social development, personal needs & developing their skills for life & independence
- In this role you will be able to make a big difference to our pupils, all of whom have a wide range of severe and/or complex needs, with communication & learning difficulties
- The role also involves supporting pupils during physical activities such as swimming, PE & physical outdoor activities such as Forest School and community visits
- Encouraging, enthusing & enabling pupils to achieve their full potential through becoming successful learners, confident individuals & responsible citizens
- Promote & support children’s skills for life and independence
- Establishing & maintaining positive relationships with all pupils, by listening, identifying & understanding their needs
- Establishing & maintaining good relationships with colleagues, Managers, Teachers, Therapists, other support staff
- Establishing & maintaining good relationships with parents and carers
- Consulting, managing and working collaboratively, sharing expertise, information, ideas and advice with parents, colleagues, and other professionals, also knowing when to seek help and advice
- To have high expectations for all pupils irrespective of, and with respect for, their personal background and special educational needs
- To know and take account of the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils when supporting them in accordance with school policy
- To support pupils to develop a sense of responsibility and respect for people, resources and their environment
- To demonstrate an ability to reflect on, and improve, personal practices by observation, evaluation, training and discussion with colleagues
- To support Teachers through participation in planning, preparation of learning resources, assisting the delivery of lessons, recording and evaluation of pupils’ progress and supporting pupils’ learning and Skills for Life and Independence 2 behaviour according to these plans, demonstrating an understanding of key factors that improve or impede pupils’ learning including praise, commentary, encouragement and reassurance
- Invigilating for exams and other accreditation
- To support the learning experiences of pupils in the school by the competent use of ICT and carrying out individual programs set by a range of professionals
- To learn and understand the basic principles of pupil development, learning and welfare and the importance of appropriate age-related expectations
- To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of literacy and numeracy to be able to question and prompt pupils to improve their work
- Have the ability to accurately record (write) verbal information given by pupils
- To learn to implement a variety of support strategies to communicate clear learning objectives and high expectations
- To use and implement all school curriculum and management policies including child protection, safe working practice, health & safety and behaviour management policies
- To be flexibly deployed in the school and beyond, according to the changing needs of the pupils and the school
- To develop, maintain and manage physical resources and displays throughout the school as requested
- To supervise individual pupils & groups throughout the school day, including offsite trips, their lunch and breaks
Be a role to the children, exemplifying the School Ethos:
- Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun, Stay Safe
**The training you will be getting**
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
- English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required
- Preparation for End Point Assessment
- Work based and tutor supported online training
**What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship**
- Potential permanent employment
**Desired skills and personal qualities**
Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Good interpersonal skills, Effective communication skills, A self-motivator, Empathy, Sense of humour, Discretion and confidentiality, Able to follow instructions, A willingness to learn, Equal opportunities, Good level of fitness, Flexible, Ability to work under pressure, Fluent and clear English, Able to work with children, Work with vulnerable adults
**Qualifications**
GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade A* to C or 9 to 4) Desired
**Things to consider**
**Working week**
Monday to Friday, school hours, term time only. You will work 39 weeks per year but be paid for 45.25, including your annual leave allowance. Total
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