Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Send - Alvaston Infant And Nursery School

About the role

Learning Support Assistant - Shape Young Minds! 🚀

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? ✨ We're looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to join our team and support the learning and development of students, both one-on-one and in small groups.

What you'll be doing:

• Championing a safe, caring, and inclusive space where every child feels empowered to shine. 🌟
• Building awesome relationships with kids, especially those who need a little extra support, and being a rock for their emotional well-being. ❤️
• Getting hands-on with planning, preparing, and delivering engaging classroom activities and learning resources. 📚
• Observing and tracking student progress, sharing your insights with teachers, and keeping records up-to-date. 📈
• Providing crucial personal care support, including hygiene, dressing, eating, and toileting when needed. 🧼🍎
• Inspiring independence, confidence, and self-esteem in students across their learning and daily routines. 💪
• Adhering to all school policies and procedures, ensuring safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management, and health & safety are top-notch. 🔒
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, carers, and other professionals to foster holistic child development. 🤝
• Assisting with therapy, care plans, interventions, and personalized learning programmes as required. 🧠
• Fueling learning beyond the classroom with educational visits, lunchtime fun, and exciting enrichment activities. 🌳🎉
• Participating actively in staff meetings, training, and professional development, bringing your awesome energy to the whole school community. 🥳

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey and contribute to a vibrant learning environment, apply now! 💯

Key responsibilities

• Support children with their learning and development, both individually and in small groups.
• Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment, building positive relationships with children.
• Assist with planning, preparing and delivering classroom activities and learning resources.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to support children's development.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade C/4 or above), Mathematics (grade C/4 or above))