Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Byron Primary School

Support students’ learning, development and wellbeing under the direction of teaching staff, ensuring their safety, access to learning and personal care needs are met.

Work with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities and programmes, adapting support to meet individual needs and promote progress in and out of the classroom.

Provide constructive feedback to students, encourage independence and self-esteem, and set high expectations for learning and behaviour.

Promote inclusion, acceptance and positive relationships, supporting students to interact with others and participate in learning and wider school activities.

Supervise individuals and groups during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, before and after school, and in communal areas, ensuring students’ safety and wellbeing.

Use specialist knowledge and skills to support students’ physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, including personal care and intimate hygiene where required.

Monitor and record students’ progress, achievements and behaviour, providing regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCO to support planning and assessment.

Contribute to lesson planning, assessments, routine tests, marking and student record-keeping as directed by the teacher.

Prepare and maintain learning resources and displays, creating a safe, stimulating and purposeful learning environment that promotes positive values and behaviour.

Build constructive relationships with students, parents/carers, teachers, external agencies and other professionals, sharing information appropriately.

Support the development and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and personal care programmes.

Monitor changes in students’ behaviour or wellbeing, respond appropriately and report concerns to relevant staff.

Administer first aid as appropriate following training.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students, reporting concerns promptly to the Senior Leadership Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Comply with statutory guidance and school/Trust policies relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection.

Support educational visits, trips, outings, social activities and sporting events to enhance students’ learning and engagement.

Provide administrative support to teachers and departments, maintaining accurate records in line with school policies and procedures.

Attend meetings, undertake duties as required by the school calendar, share expertise and support colleagues.

Contribute to the school’s ethos, aims and development plans, supporting effective departmental systems and procedures.