Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship At Thomas Bewick School

About the role

Job Title: Education Support Assistant 🍎📚

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

About Us:

Thomas Bewick is a specialist school within Prosper Learning Trust, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with a diagnosis of autism. We provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where every student can thrive. 🌟

The Role:

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team as Education Support Assistants. You'll play a vital role in helping our students achieve their full potential. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. 💖

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervising and engaging in class activities. 🎨
• Accompanying pupils on exciting educational visits and fun extra-curricular activities, like swimming 🏊‍♀️ and independence skills training.
• Collaborating closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and other specialist staff to help deliver tailored learning programmes. 🤝
• Supporting pupils with their personal care needs, such as dressing and toileting, with sensitivity and respect.
• Learning and applying effective classroom-based skills and behaviour techniques.
• Assisting teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Providing valuable feedback to the teacher on pupils' educational, emotional, and physical needs to support their assessments. 📊
• Working alongside the teacher and other support staff to ensure smooth and effective classroom operations.
• Helping to maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for pupils, both inside and outside the classroom, adhering to school and Trust policies. ✅
• Providing essential clerical and administrative support, such as photocopying and creating learning resources. 📄

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for working with young people, particularly those with autism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A patient, understanding, and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Join our team and help shape bright futures! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Supervise class activities and accompany pupils on educational and extra-curricular visits.
• Assist in delivering agreed programmes in collaboration with teachers and specialist staff.
• Meet the care needs of identified pupils requiring extra support with daily tasks.
• Plan and deliver learning activities, providing feedback to teachers on pupil needs.
• Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure environment, and provide clerical support.