Apprentice Sen Teaching Assistant - Alvaston Junior Academy Inclusion Hub

The Harmony Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the East Midlands is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, including those with special needs. Responsibilities include establishing rapport with students, assisting with their personal learning programs, ensuring a safe environment for learning, and maintaining classroom order. The ideal candidate will promote inclusion and follow safeguarding procedures. This role offers a weekday schedule, contributing to the education and well-being of children, fostering both their independence and self-esteem.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish trusting relationships with pupils.
• Experience supporting pupils, especially those with special needs.
• Competence in managing classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to pupils in learning.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom as directed.
• Administer basic first aid as needed.
• Support teachers in managing pupil behaviour.

Skills

Rapport building

Support for special needs

Classroom management

Basic first aid

Clerical support

Job description

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. 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 the 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 the 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 proactive 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 Inclusion Hub.
• 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.