Learning Assistant (Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship)

To work in partnership with class teachers to assist pupils with moderate needs & to support their learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
You will work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff and provide support to pupils with moderate learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory, or physical difficulties.
Your duties will include:

Interact with, and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher, adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate
Establish positive relationships with pupils supported
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to attainment and progress under the guidance of the teacher
Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
To attend to pupils’ personal needs including help with social, welfare, care and health matters
Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task
Participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, writing reports and records as required
Assist with the development and implementation of IEPs
Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved easily to the attention of the teacher
Assist the teacher and other staff in the implementation of care programmes
To support learning by selecting appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities
To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources
Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate
To assist with the display and presentation of pupils’ work
To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities
To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
To take part during activities e.g. swimming, PE
Other/general duties:

To understand and apply school policies in relation to health, safety and welfare
Attend relevant training and take responsibility for own development
Attend relevant school meetings as required
To respect confidentiality at all times
To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
To be prepared to take the school minibus test
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment
The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the postholder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.