Apprentice Sen Teaching Assistant

Harmony Trust Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Trust Ltd is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils' education and well-being in a nurturing environment. This role includes building rapport with students, assisting those with special needs, and promoting an inclusive atmosphere. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering a positive learning space and engaging with the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to support individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support pupils with individual needs.
• Promote self-esteem and encourage independence.
• Maintain classroom environment and assist with preparation.

Skills

Rapport building

Inclusion promotion

Support for special needs

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

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Our core aim is to provide the best possible education for our children. We want the academy to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and parents who live and work in Oldham. We believe that The Harmony Trust will be a place where every child believes, achieves and succeeds. Developing well-being and self-esteem is at our core alongside raising attainment and achievement. we aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life through a balanced high-quality education in a caring and stimulating environment, where our school community is learning and achieving together. We have academies in Derby and Northwest and have approximately 780 staff.

• Teaching Assistant
• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Assist and support pupils, including those with special needs, in respect of personal, local and national learning strategies across the curriculum, as directed by the teacher
• Ensure all pupils are safe and have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• The role may include supporting pupils personal programmes, relating to social, health, physical, hygiene, and welfare matters
• The pupil may also need assistance to access different areas of the school
• Following appropriate training and in line with school procedures, to administer basic first aid and/or medication as required
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Promote self-esteem and encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Provide feedback on pupils personal needs as appropriate
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Support pupils to understand instructions
• Gather, report information from/to parents/carers as directed
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
• Undertake basic pupil record keeping as requested
• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear-up afterwards
• Assist with the display of pupils work
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
• Provide routine clerical support for teachers, e.g. photocopying, filing, collecting money, checking deliveries and placing goods in stock and maintaining records of stock
• To understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity, both when working with pupils and with colleagues, and to promote equal opportunities for all
• To uphold and promote the values and the ethos of the school.
• To implement and uphold the policies, procedures and codes of practice of the School, including relating to customer care, finance, data protection, ICT, health & safety, anti-bullying and safeguarding/child protection
• To take a pro-active approach to health and safety, working with others in the school to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks, and actively contribute to the security of the school, e.g. challenging a stranger on the premises
• To participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve own performance and that of the team/school, subject to the school training plan
• To attend and participate in relevant meetings as appropriate
• To undertake any other additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post
• To work as part of a professional Teaching Assistant Team in our Academy
• Being responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• Supporting the observation and assessment of the children
• Working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
• Having a duty of care and following relevant safeguarding procedures
  
  

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 30 minutes lunch break.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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