Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

LMP Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs (SEND). This role involves providing one-to-one assistance and working with small groups in the classroom. The ideal candidate will hold Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualifications and have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A-C. The position offers 37 hours per week, with a starting wage of £8.50 per hour, rising to National Minimum Wage after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with students with special educational needs.
• GCSE in Maths and English at grade A-C or functional skills equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students in line with learning objectives.
• Assist with classroom activities and manage pupils under teacher's guidance.
• Support students with personal care as needed.

Skills

Experience with young people

Understanding of SEND needs

Education

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or equivalent

Teaching Assistant level 3

Job description

Salendine Nook are looking for a passionate and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This role includes working with SEND students to help support them with their learning in the classroom. Typically this will involve helicopter support assisting in classes with multiple SEND needs.

Working week

Monday-Friday 8:40-4:00

40 minutes for lunch / 15 minutes for breaks.

37 hours per week total

Wage

8.50 per hour

Wage increases to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Qualification

Teaching Assistant level 3

Duration: 16 months

Training provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching Support

• To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school.
• To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives / goals for pupils.
• Under the guidance of the teacher supervise activities and assist with the general management of pupils in school.
• Under the direction of the teacher provide one to one support to pupils or working with small groups of pupils on pre-planned activities to reinforce the teachers approach.
• To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. Photocopying filing etc.

Pupil Support

• To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one to one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies / practices.
• To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.
• To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies etc to maximise their achievements.
• As required to deal with pupils who require physical restraint and intervention using such methods as TEAM-TEACH under the direction of the Principal.
• As required to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction).
• To contribute to plans reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils progress and attendance at meetings as required.

Curriculum Activities

• Under the direction of the teacher assist in the structured and agreed learning activities / teaching programmes.
• To contribute in the presentation of pupils work and maintenance of display areas.
• To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources.
• To attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required.

Key skills and Attributes

Experience working with or understanding of young people (with or without SEND needs).

Education and qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent.

About the employer

Mainstream Secondary School within a small MAT currently employing two LMP Apprentice ETAs.