Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) - Harlow Fields School and College
Harlow Fields School and College supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our motto, "Working Together to Succeed," reflects our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community that empowers every pupil to thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that each pupil reaches their full potential.
What you’ll do at work
- Provide feedback to pupils about attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher.
- Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills.
- Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
- To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, care and health matters.
- Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task.
- Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required.
- Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs.
- Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher.
- Assist the teacher and other staff in the implementation of care programmes.
- To support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities.
- To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources.
- Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
- To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work.
- To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities.
- To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits.
- To assist pupils during activities e.g. swimming, PE.
- To understand and apply school policies about health, safety and welfare.
- Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development.
- Attend relevant school meetings as required.
- To respect confidentiality at all times.
- To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for the identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with the line manager.
- To comply with individual responsibilities, by the role, for health & safety in the workplace.
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are following The school’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching Assistant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Company Benefits
- Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants.
- Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel.
- Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more.
- Automatic rise in pay after 12 months.
After this apprenticeship
Possible full-time progression after the apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Hours
Monday: 8:50 am to 3:40 pm with a 45-minute break
Tuesday: 8:50 am to 4:10 pm with a 45-minute break
Wednesday to Friday: 8:50 am to 3:40 pm with a 45-minute break
31 hours a week
Possible start date
15 Mar 2025
Duration
18 months
Positions available
6
Other Requirements
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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