Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children embark on their educational journey? We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in our vibrant school setting.

Salary: £13,556.42 under 21 and £16,+, per year.

increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months

Working hours:

Monday
- Friday 8am - 4pm TERM TIME ONLY (30 min break), 32 hours per week

Location:

Highfield Leadership Academy, Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY43JZ

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

As a Teaching Assistant you will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

• Under the teacher’s supervision provide one to one, small group and/or in class support for identified students with additional needs including those with a statement of special educational needs (or an Education, Health and Care Plan).
• Where appropriate adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Support student access to the curriculum by differentiating learning activities where appropriate.
• Develop a positive relationship with the student to support progress and attainment and promote self esteem and independence.
• Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities.
• Provide information and support to teachers and other support staff as to the most effective methods of support for students with learning needs.
• Liaise with the SENCO and specialist staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Service) as requested.
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers; and participate in feedback meetings with parents under the teacher’s supervision.
• Assist the SENCO in the development, monitoring and review of the student’s Individual Education
• Plan (IEP).
• Attend specific training as and when required or requested by the SENCO.
• Assist in student supervision and management of student behaviour, in line with school procedures.
• Keep and update records as agreed with the teacher.
• Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Provide feedback to the teacher regarding student achievement.
• Administer and contribute to the invigilation of examinations as required.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s ethos and mission through their own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others.
• Be aware of and comply with policies relating to safeguarding (including child protection), health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.

• Must have GCSE in Math and English Grade 4/C or above
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and overcoming barriers to learning and achievement.

• Excellent communication skills

• A good team player

• Good level of English, written and spoken
• Working within a school setting
• Supp…