Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Broomfield South Silc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support pupils aged 2-19 with diverse needs. This role requires personal care and communication support while providing training in various educational methods. The ideal candidate will have good English and Maths skills, problem-solving abilities, and be capable of relating well to children. The position offers a transformative career experience in education and involves training delivered by Leeds City College. Applicants will be shortlisted in January.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils' personal needs and implement care programs.
• Support pupils with complex medical needs.
• Assist with speech difficulties under guidance of Speech Therapists.
• Lift and transport pupils when necessary.
• Establish good relationships with pupils.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance for all pupils.
• Prepare classrooms for lessons and assist with display work.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Relate well to children

Excellent team player

Resilience

Ability to use initiative

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Good English and Maths skills

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 9-4/C or equivalent)

GCSE in Maths (grade 9-4/C or equivalent)

Job description

Join Broomfield SILC as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice and make a real difference in the community. You will work across a specialist setting supporting pupils aged 2-19 with diverse needs, whilst gaining hands on experience and a rewarding career in education.

Responsibilities

• To attend to the pupils' personal needs, and implement personal care programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters. This may include but is not limited to: changing clothes, nappies, feeding, washing, toileting, etc.
• Supporting pupils who may have complex medical needs and who may need emergency medical support. (Training will be provided).
• Supporting pupils who require additional support with communication, including those pupils with a mechanical system of communication. The post holder may also be required to use British Sign Language and/or Makaton, if so training will be provided.
• Supporting pupils with speech difficulties under the guidance of Speech Therapists to support individual pupils. (Training will be provided)
• Supporting pupils who because of their physical needs may need to be lifted and carried or transported in wheelchairs. Due to the clientele of the SILCs where pupils may be aged from 2-19 years of age, pupils may be adult sized and weigh. (Training will be provided)
• Assist pupils with physiotherapy under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
• Some of our students can display behaviours that challenge including physical aggression. The post holder may be required to use a physical intervention to keep themselves, the student or other students safe. Training in physical interventions, including how to safely control and/or hold students, will be provided.
• To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, to support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To recognise and follow school policies when managing incidents of bullying, racism, discrimination, etc.
• To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• To encourage pupils to become independent based on their individual Education Health and Care Plans.
• To prepare classrooms as directed for lessons, clear up afterwards, and assist with the display of pupil work.
• To be fully aware of pupils' targets and their progress/achievements.
• To undertake pupil record keeping as requested on various ICT systems.
• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting as appropriate on the relevant ICT system (training will be provided).
• To gather/report information from and to parents/carers as directed.
• To provide clerical/administrative support: logging evidence on school systems, photocopying, etc.
• To support pupils to understand instructions.
• To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.
• To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher.
• To be aware of and comply with the school and LCC policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, etc.
• To be responsible for safeguarding all pupils and promoting their welfare by adhering to all child protection procedures.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school.
• To appreciate and support the role of other professionals, following advice and guidance as appropriate.
• To attend relevant meetings as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities.
• To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out‑of‑school activities.
• To apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
• Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
• Adapt resources to support all learners.
• Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA's role.
• Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
• Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
• Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Support the well‑being and mental health of learners.
• Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
• Apply methods of formative assessment.
• Use up to date technology safely to support learning.
• Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
• Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
• Provide feedback to learners.
• Term time working.
• There may be a need to occasionally work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school.
• Staff may be required to work at any of our sites.

Training and Qualifications

• Training will take place with Leeds City College, with online delivery. The assessor will deliver some of the training in the workplace over a duration of 18 months.
• GCSE in:
  • English (grade 9-4/C or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 9-4/C or equivalent)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Problem solving skills
• Relate well to children
• Excellent team player
• Resilience
• Ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Good English and Maths skills
• Basic IT skills

Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we will be shortlisting applicants in January and inviting them into our information session shortly after. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview.