Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support student learning and wellbeing. The role involves implementing learning strategies, managing behaviour, and fostering independence among pupils. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a patient, non-judgmental attitude. This opportunity offers professional development through an apprenticeship in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and feedback on progress.
• Assist with behaviour management and social-emotional support.
• Adapt communication and teaching strategies for students.
• Observe, record, and report on learner development.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and promote welfare.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgmental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Apprenticeship Standard

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths

GCSE in English (grade A-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

GCSE in Maths (grade A-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support pre-planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher
• Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students
• Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning
• Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies
• Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour/ Support/ Mentoring plans
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with a child
• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out-of‑school activities
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their learning/behaviour/attendance
• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self‑esteem
• Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals
• Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies/professionals
• Share confidential information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professionals as required
• Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality
• Receive and hand over appropriate information at the beginning and end of the day
• Carry out tasks associated with pupils' hygiene (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate
• Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies
• Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations
• Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities, Health & Safety
• Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and, where appropriate, any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure
• Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment
• To comply with the Trust's policies and supporting documentation about Information Governance; this includes Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils; within own area of responsibility, work towards the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values, 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required
• All learning delivered online/remotely alongside the role, GCSE in:
• English (grade A-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
• Maths (grade A-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Equality Statement

We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment.