Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

**Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship position at Ark Kings Academy (SEN)**

Ark Kings Academy are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work mainly in the early years setting supporting students with SEND.

**Apprenticeship Overview**:

- ** Salary**: £6.44 an hour, _Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds_
- **Hours**: Monday 8:30am - 4:15pm, Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm, Wednesday to Friday 8:30am - 4:15pm (36 hours per week, 38-40 weeks Term-Time only)
- **Expected duration**:16 months
- Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
- **Location**: Ark Kings Academy Primary, Tees Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DH
- **Start Date: September Start**
- Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their
confidence
- Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
- Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans
- Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
- Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
- Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics
- Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
- Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
- Assist with whole class teaching
- Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
- Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library
- Support all vulnerable children and act as Key Worker to students with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
- Work with students on an individual and/or small group basis, in and out of lessons
- Plan and implementing strategies for students on the Pastoral Support Programme, ensuring students adhere to accepted behavioural norms
- Develop resources for students with SEN
- Support for the school
- Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care
- Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher
- Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
- Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
- Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
- Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
- This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.

**Desired skills, qualities and qualifications**:

- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Experience establishing successful learning relationships with students at the relevant age, treating them consistently with respect and consideration
- Experience of the role of a TA including; classroom organisation and management, supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum, implementing behaviour and learning strategies
- Good working knowledge of the national curriculum
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Good administrative, organisational and computer skills
- Competent with computers and other technology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupil’s personal health and hygiene

**Behaviours**:

- Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
- A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.
- Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
- Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
- A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
- Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
- Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
- Right to work in the UK
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
- Willingness to undertake training

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Appren