Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

LMP-Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Leadership Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice to support pupils under the guidance of teaching staff. The role is 32 hours per week, term time only, based in Blackpool. Apprenticeship lasting 16 months with online/remote learning provided by LMP Education.

You will assist with class and small group work, support students with additional needs, and help maintain a positive learning environment while developing practical classroom skills and safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE in Math and English Grade 4/C or above.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and adults.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and overcoming barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, small group and in-class support for identified students.
• Adapt or modify materials to access a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Differentiate learning activities to support curriculum access.
• Deliver intervention and support strategies as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in ICT-enabled learning activities and liaise with SENCO as needed.

Skills

GCSE Math & English (4/C+)

Teamwork

Inclusion & barriers to learning

Excellent communication

Education

GCSEs required (Math & English)

Tools

ICT for learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Highfield Leadership Academy

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and helping children embark on their educational journey? We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals to join our team as a Teaching Assistant in our vibrant school setting.

Key Details

Salary: £13,556.42 under 21 and £16,768.12 22+, per year.

increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months

Working hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm TERM TIME ONLY (30 min break), 32 hours per week

Location: Highfield Leadership Academy, Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY43JZ

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

As a Teaching Assistant you will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

• Under the teacher’s supervision provide one to one, small group and/or in class support for identified students with additional needs including those with a statement of special educational needs (or an Education, Health and Care Plan).
• Where appropriate adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Support student access to the curriculum by differentiating learning activities where appropriate.
• Develop a positive relationship with the student to support progress and attainment and promote self esteem and independence.
• Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities.
• Provide information and support to teachers and other support staff as to the most effective methods of support for students with learning needs.
• Liaise with the SENCO and specialist staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Service) as requested.
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers; and participate in feedback meetings with parents under the teacher’s supervision.
• Assist the SENCO in the development, monitoring and review of the student’s Individual Education
• Plan (IEP).
• Attend specific training as and when required or requested by the SENCO.
• Assist in student supervision and management of student behaviour, in line with school procedures.
• Keep and update records as agreed with the teacher.
• Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Provide feedback to the teacher regarding student achievement.
• Administer and contribute to the invigilation of examinations as required.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s ethos and mission through their own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others.
• Be aware of and comply with policies relating to safeguarding (including child protection), health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.
• Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.

Essential Skills:

• Must have GCSE in Math and English Grade 4/C or above
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and other adults.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• A strong commitment to inclusion and overcoming barriers to learning and achievement.

Desired skills:

• Excellent communication skills

• A good team player

• Good level of English, written and spoken
• Working within a school setting
• Supporting students who have specific difficulties.

Personal qualities

• Eager to learn

• Passionate about teaching

• Keen to work in a school environment

• Motivated to succeed

• Punctual and reliable

About the Employer

Star Academies runs a growing network of primary and secondary schools, with clusters in Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and East London. It is our mission to deliver the very best education to young people in our schools across the UK. As well as achieving excellent academic results, Star schools are deeply committed to the personal development of our young people. We are proud to contribute to the communities we work in and students have the opportunity to support local projects.

I am a strong believer in the power of outstanding education to transform lives. It is a great privilege for me to leadStar Academiesand I work tirelessly to make sure we deliver the very best we can for each and every one of our pupils.

I do not do this alone.Star has a talented and dedicated team of staff, Trustees and Governors. Each of our schoolsreceives strong support from parents and the local community. We work together, united in a common vision to – nurture today's young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders