Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

**Brownhills Ormiston Academy** are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 TA apprentice to support and enable students to achieve. The role requires support of individuals who have been identified as requiring additional help to improve their learning experience. You will be completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship with LMP as well as classroom experience.

**Working week**

Monday to Friday

Term time only plus inset days

32.5 hours per week total

**Wages**

£6.40 per hour

Rising to national minimum wage after 12 months

**Qualification**

Teaching Assistant level 3

Duration 14 months

Training Provider: LMP Education

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Work under the direction of the SL for Inclusion to provide specialist support to students with specific needs
- Taking into account the learning support involved, jointly plan lessons with the teacher to improve the learning of students
- When required, and taking into account the learning support involved, jointly plan lessons with the teacher to improve the learning skills of students
- Clarify and explain instructions to students
- Ensure students are able to use equipment and materials provided
- Motivate and encourage students as required
- Assist in weaker areas, e.g. language, behaviour, reading, spelling, handwriting/presentation etc.
- Develop appropriate classroom resources to support the students in consultation with the teacher
- Encourage acceptance and inclusion of the students with Special Educational Needs, Disability and/or EAL students
- To carry out initial literacy and numeracy tests on identified SEND students or those directed by the SL for Inclusion.
- Develop own knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum areas supported and keep updated on changes and developments.
- To exam invigilate and provide support for students with access arrangements in exams
- Develop methods of promoting and reinforcing the students’ self-esteem
- Build relationships with Parents/Carers to promote the students learning beyond the classroom
- Participate with other staff in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programmes and interventions for individuals and groups of students
- Monitor and contribute to the assessment and recording of SEND students’ development and be involved in the sharing of this information
- Appropriate record keeping as directed by the Director of SEND
- Prepare support materials, modify and differentiate work
- To set up and assist with the use of computer based systems to support the learning of SEND students
- Liaise with the class teacher and Director/Deputy Director of SEND regarding Education Health and Care Plans and Statements and Student Profiles
- Attend relevant in-service training and meetings
- To assist students with health and medical needs, for example those with access issues (use of lift)
- To provide first aid both in the academy and on external visits, when required
- Be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/Academy work and to keep confidences appropriately

**Skills and Attributes**
- Have an interest in working with young people
- Be able to address the needs of our students by supporting them in overcoming their barriers to learning
- Be able to demonstrate an awareness of emotional wellbeing and empathy for young people, to understand their needs and respond accordingly
- Be rigorous in maintaining high standards of behaviour and attitude and model this
- Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence
- Have the ability to use all Microsoft Office packages to a proficient standard
- Have the ability to work well in a team and independently

**Education and Qualification**

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9)

Functional skills equivalent

**About the employer**

Brownhills Ormiston Academy (BROA) is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment.