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About this apprenticeship
Work with small groups or individuals giving support for individual curriculum programmes and assist the teacher
To work with the SEN/Subject co-ordinator (maths, English and Reading) and help deliver specific programmes to small groups of children
To aid the teacher in classroom discipline reinforcing the teacher’s standards of behaviour and tidiness within the classroom
Work with and supervise small groups of children using ICT equipment/software
Accompanying groups or individuals around school
Respect confidentiality when dealing with other professionals
Providing objective and accurate feedback on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence
Monitor, record and analyse pupil data e.g. daily attendance records, behaviour records
Carry out the organisation and collation of pupil reports (as required)
Carry out general examination administration tasks and maintain class records at the request of the teacher
Preparation of classroom/education materials and organise supplies of classroom/educational materials and equipment
Undertake administrative tasks which support the teacher and pupils e.g. photocopying, filing
Supervise pupils on school educational trips (if applicable) and First Aid and/or break time playground supervision (if required)
Share accountability for responding to safeguarding and health and safety needs of both pupils and staff
Attend staff training, after school meetings, school educational trips and special occasions in the school’s annual calendar (as appropriate), agreeing in advance whether additional hours will be allocated and whether these are to be paid or to be taken off in lieu
Undertake Lunchtime Controller duties for 30 minutes per day, focusing on the delivery of an enjoyable and safe lunchtime experience to our pupils at all times
Supervise and ensure the welfare of the children during the lunchtime break both inside and outside the building. In case of wet weather, supervise the children inside the school as directed
To ensure that children put their dirty plates and cutlery in the correct place
Monitor the behaviour of the children at all times, in conjunction with the school’s policy on discipline and behaviour. Ensure that the behaviour policy is understood and implemented on a daily basis
Ensure all children are engaged in suitable activities. Be pro-active and vigilant regarding any situations that may be a cause for concern e.g. bullying or children isolated from mainstream activities. Take appropriate action to resolve these issues and report them to the lunchtime supervisor
To ensure that lunchtime controllers move around the playground and supervise the pupils at all times
Comply with the school’s safeguarding policy at all times
Observe Health and Safety regulations relating to the school at all times
To ensure that appropriate footwear is worn and that suitable clothing is worn in the winter for outdoor supervision of pupils
To complete suitable First Aid training as directed by the Head Teacher. Deal with minor accidents and administer First Aid as required and in accordance with the school’s policy
To ensure that accidents are recorded and reported to teaching staff in accordance with the school’s policy
Training
Teaching Assistant level 3 SEND Pathway
20% off the job training
Tutor support via online platform
What you could go on to do
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship although not guaranteed
Level 5 Higher level teaching assistant qualification available
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