Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

• Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• Provide additional support for individual pupils enabling them to maintain their access to learning, this will include personal care, pastoral support, and using specialist equipment to support pupils mobility.
• Pastoral Care – follow individual personal care plan, which includes toileting, dressing/undressing, washing, teeth cleaning and any other individual pupil/students needs.
• Specialist Equipment – to use specialist equipment to support pupil’s mobility/therapy such as standing frames, side lyers, walkers, hoists and any other individual pupil/students needs.
• Assisted Feeding – to provide support for students/pupils in their eating and drinking plans using specialist equipment such as Peg feeding, pump feeding and any other specialist equipment needed to support individual students/pupils.
• To lead on clubs/activities within working hours to enhance the learning experience of the students/pupils as directed by Headteacher.
• Provide minimal clerical / administration support (e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, etc.) 
• Contribute to the creation of specialist resources e.g. visual supports for individuals / groups of pupils
• Provide support for curriculum development by having responsibility for a specific area which supports the curriculum co-ordinators as directed by the Headteacher. 
• Assist with the display of children’s work.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required, to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems / records as requested
• Administer and assess routine primary tests and accurately record achievement / progress
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents / carers as agreed with the teacher within role / responsibility and participate in feedback sessions / meetings with parents under teacher’s supervision.
• Support the delivery of agreed learning activities / learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs.
• Support the delivery of literacy / numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
• Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support, e.g. curriculum / SEN specialism
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
• Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development / improvement plan.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• To work across sites, Rowan Park School, Rowan High and The Rowan Tree, as and when needed

Training will take place in the workplace & online. Working towards Teaching Assistant (Level 3) apprenticeship, including any necessary Functional Skills in English and maths.

Possible progression within the school for the right candidate