Teaching Assistant Send Level 3 Apprenticeship - Bar Beacon School

Matrix Academy Trust; Walsall; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their Special Educational Needs Support Team. In this rewarding role, you will be instrumental in supporting pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. Your responsibilities will include developing understanding, motivating pupils, and promoting good behaviour. This position offers a structured apprenticeship program aimed at achieving a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Qualification, with a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 3 Qualification required.
• Experience in supporting pupils with special needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special needs, ensuring safety and access to learning.
• Monitor and promote pupils' social, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Provide feedback on pupils’ progress and support the SENDCo.

Skills

Understanding of special educational needs

Motivational skills

Monitoring wellbeing

Feedback provision

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Mrs K Hibbs Headteacher
I am proud to be the Headteacher of Barr Beacon School where success is achieved through hard work and dedication from staff and pupils. My staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child succeeds and achieves their potential. The teaching and support staff are led by strong leaders who are just as ambitious for your child as you are. We firmly believe that every child should have high aspirations and we will work relentlessly to enable this for Barr Beacon’s pupils. We have high expectations of our pupils from their conduct and behaviour in school and out in the community to the way that they wear their uniform with pride. Alongside this, we expect them to work hard to achieve success while enacting the Beacon Values. Our website is an important source of information and communication holding a wealth of details for you to learn more about us. We use this platform to share and celebrate the wonderful achievements and successes of our pupils. I know that you have chosen Barr Beacon School for our values and determination for your child to succeed. I look forward to welcoming your child on their journey with us and to working with you for the next seven years at Barr Beacon School.

Completion of Level 3 Qualification and potentially a full-time role.

Job Description

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of the Special Educational Needs Support Team in supporting pupils with learning difficulties/disabilities. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the pupil concerned.
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Help keep the pupils on task and well-motivated.
• Monitor the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of the pupil.
• Support activities outside the classroom to support pupils with their specific needs.
• Organise, plan and review clubs that will support the progress of pupils.
• Support pupils in exams with appropriate access arrangements.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs, treating them with respect and consideration.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• Support the SENDCo with developing, monitoring and reviewing pupil profiles and IEPs.
• Help pupils with their reading.
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record progress as directed.
• Provide regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCo on pupils’ progress.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Apprenticeship Details

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

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

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm (term time only)