Sen Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Foundry

About the role

Pupil Support Assistant 🚀

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? We're searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Pupil Support Assistants! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• Building Connections: Forge strong, respectful relationships with pupils, becoming a positive role model and inspiring them to reach their full potential. 🤝
• Ensuring Success: Supervise and support all pupils, including those with special educational needs, making sure they have access to learning resources and opportunities. 📚
• Keeping Everyone Safe: Prioritize the safety, well-being, and personal hygiene of pupils. Basic first aid knowledge is a plus! ⛑️
• Fostering Inclusion: Create a classroom environment where every pupil feels valued, encouraged to interact, and actively participates in learning. 🌈
• Supporting Learning: Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans, Personal Care Programmes, and curriculum activities. 🎯
• Boosting Confidence: Help pupils develop self-esteem and independence, empowering them to tackle challenges. 💪
• Giving Feedback: Provide constructive feedback on pupil progress and achievements, working closely with teachers. 📈
• Team Player: Be ready to step in and provide cover supervision for teachers when needed. 🌟

Supporting Teachers & the School:

• Promoting Positive Behaviour: Help foster a positive classroom atmosphere and address conflicts effectively, following school policies. 🚦
• Home-School Links: Build positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting the school's communication efforts. 🏡
• Resource Prep: Assist teachers with preparing and organising teaching materials and resources. ✂️
• Adapting Activities: Adjust learning activities based on pupil needs and responses. 💡
• Curriculum Support: Work with pupils on literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas, recording their progress. 📝
• ICT Integration: Support the use of technology in learning and help pupils develop their digital skills. 💻
• Organised Environment: Maintain a supportive and orderly classroom, in line with lesson plans. 📦
• Displaying Work: Help showcase pupils' amazing work! 🖼️
• Equipment Management: Prepare, maintain, and assist pupils with the use of learning equipment. 🛠️
• Admin Support: Provide clerical assistance to teachers, such as photocopying and filing. 📂
• School Policies: Be aware of and adhere to all school policies, including child protection, health & safety, and data protection. 🔒
• Team Contribution: Contribute to the overall success and positive atmosphere of the school. 💯
• Professional Development: Continuously improve your skills through training and self-evaluation. 🌱
• Supervision: Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of lesson time, including before and after school. ⏰
• Outings: Support staff and pupils on educational visits and trips, taking responsibility for a group when required. 🗺️

If you're passionate about education and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic school environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and provide support for pupils, ensuring their safety, welfare, and access to learning resources.
• Assist teachers with the preparation of teaching and learning materials and resources, and undertake structured learning activities.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts, and encourage the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Provide clerical support for teachers and undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality, and safeguarding.