Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

About the role

Job Title: Pupil Support Assistant 🌟

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners? We're on the hunt for energetic and dedicated Pupil Support Assistants to join our awesome team! This is your chance to directly impact pupils' educational journeys, working alongside teachers and professionals to create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. You'll be a key player in helping students thrive, both academically and personally. 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Empowering Pupils: Provide essential support to students, teachers, and the curriculum. You'll be leading engaging learning activities, both indoors and outdoors, for individuals and groups. 🏞️
• Fostering Inclusion: Work hand-in-hand with qualified teachers and other pros to ensure every child feels welcomed and fully integrated into our school community. 🤝
• Monitoring Progress: Keep a close eye on pupil development, progress, and achievements. You'll record their learning journey and flag any challenges to teachers or senior staff. 📈
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with colleagues to plan and review exciting learning activities with the teaching staff. 🧠
• Independent Support: Confidently work with individual students, small groups, and key worker groups under the guidance of the Head Teacher and Deputy/Assistant Head Teacher.
• Resourceful & Creative: Select and adapt learning resources and methods to make sure agreed learning activities are a hit! ✨
• Safe & Sound: Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy learning space for everyone. 🧼
• Well-being Champion: Offer ongoing guidance and support to pupils as they develop socially and emotionally, reporting any concerns to the right people. ❤️
• Curriculum Access: Provide specialist support, as directed by teaching staff, to help pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential. 📚
• Adventure Ready: Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on exciting visits, trips, and out-of-school activities. 🚌
• Supervision Star: Assist with supervising pupils during non-lesson times, including before and after school and during lunch breaks.
• Display Designer: Help prepare and present eye-catching displays that showcase student achievements. 🖼️
• Pastoral Care: Offer dedicated pastoral care to children, ensuring their emotional well-being is a priority.
• First Aid Friend: Provide basic first aid support. (Note: Administering medication may be required subject to agreement and school policy. 🩹)
• Flexible & Adaptable: Be ready to jump in and help wherever needed within the school's working practices – your flexibility is key!
• Independence Builder: Support pupils in developing their independence, resilience, and confidence. 💪
• Support Plan Contributor: Assist in the planning, organising, and implementing of individual development plans, support plans, Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), and Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans.
• ICT Advocate: Support the use of ICT in the curriculum, helping students navigate digital learning. 💻
• Policy Shaper: Contribute to the development of school policies and procedures.

Supporting the School:

• Safety First: Be aware of and comply with policies related to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns promptly. 🛡️
• Duty of Care: Show a strong duty of care to pupils and staff, always acting in line with health and safety requirements.
• Inclusivity Advocate: Support diversity and ensure all pupils have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Team Player: Maintain positive relationships with colleagues and work collaboratively as a united team.
• Professionalism: Attend relevant meetings and participate actively in training and professional development activities. 🎓
• Commitment to Equality: Demonstrate and promote a commitment to equal opportunities and the elimination of discriminatory behaviour and practices. 🚫

Your Contribution Matters!

This role description outlines key duties, but we're looking for someone adaptable who can take on any reasonable tasks that align with the responsibilities and competence of the role, as directed by the Head Teacher.

Join us and be a vital part of shaping bright futures! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Deliver learning activities and support pupil development, independence, and well-being.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil development, progress, and attainment.
• Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including during out of lesson times and school activities, and provide pastoral care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy learning environment, adhering to school policies and health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to planning activities and the overall school ethos.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))