Woodfield School

Woodfield School are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with teachers to support teaching and learning, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs. The primary focus is to undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

**Key Responsibilities;**
- Provide learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of allocated pupils
- Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
- Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
- Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
- Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
- Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
- Teaching Assistants in this role are expected to undertake at least one of the following;
- Provide specialist support to pupils with special educational needs, for example, learning behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
- Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language
- Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils

**Other** **Responsibilities;**
- Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other adults, e.g., speech therapists
- Provide cover supervision of classes
- Supervise the work of other support staff/trainees
- Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
- Invigilate exams and tests
- Escort and supervise pupils on educational and out of school activities
- Guide and support pupils in their personal, emotional and social development
- Prepare and present displays
- Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including supervision in the classroom, playground and dining areas
- Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence.
- Be involved in planning, organising and implementing individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, review work with pupils not working to the normal timetable
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person

**Skills and Abilities;**
- Requires knowledge and procedures for supporting and leading learning activities in a specialist area
- Knowledge and skills equivalent to the core and optional NOS in Supporting teaching and learning that underpin National Qualifications at level 3; including knowledge of a specialist aspect of supporting learning and teaching (see 7a-d above) or equivalent experience
- Resolves problems in relation to providing learning activities
- May contribute to planning of activities for the session, day or week
- Communicates with pupils to promote learning, including assessing the impact of the communication on recipients and adjusting approach as necessary.
- Exchange information with staff, parents/carers
- Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety
- Setting up and use of educational equipment and/or keyboard skills

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
- Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
- Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
- Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing
- Functional skills Level 2 Maths and English (if required)

**Expected duration;**

16 months

**Working week;**

Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed

**What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?**

Possible progression into full-time employment for the right applicant