Mayfield School - Level 3 Intervention Assistant/Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Term Time Only)
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about working with students with Special Educational Needs in a large Secondary School, to support them in and out of lessons, and to enable them to succeed to become " the best they can be"
JOB SUMMARY:
The post of Intervention Assistant (IA) also known as Teaching Assistant, involves working as a member of a dedicated team to meet the Special Educational Needs of students within Mayfield School. All IAs are allocated to students with statements of special educational needs and those on the Inclusion Register. IAs liaise daily with the Intervention Assistant Coordinator. They follow a timetable which is organised by the Inclusion Faculty. Changes can be made to the timetables during the year to ensure the most effective support for students as possible.
The successful candidate would be expected to be a First Aider (training provided).
Supporting identified students with their individual personal and social needs across the curriculum including:
helping with reading, spelling, language, understanding, numeracy, physical tasks and
mobility around the School and being first point of contact for personal hygiene issues
helping them develop study within organisational skills
helping to reinforce learning
helping to keep the student on task and build motivation
accompanying students to lunch
Liaising closely with the Inclusion Coordinator, SENCo/Inclusion Manager, Support Teachers and Class Teachers regarding students’ individual needs
Undertaking assessments
Contributing to progress reports for students’ IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
Assisting in internal and external assessments as a reader/amanuensis for identified students
Supervising Homework Club during lunchtime on a rota basis
To escort a student to hospital in an emergency at the discretion of the Intervention Assistant Coordinator
To support students with the LEXIA programme
To undertake any training applicable to the role, as directed by the school
To be a trained First Aider
To review and develop your own professional practice, including taking part in annual performance review
Whilst every effort has been made to cover the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
SAFEGUARDING
To be aware of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to report any concerns in accordance with Mayfield’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policies
To undertake compulsory Child Protection/PREVENT Training as directed by the school
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Desired Personal Skills
Works well within a team
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set
Able to work using own initiative
Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form
Desired Personal Qualities:
We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in the future as an Intervention Assistant.
Benefits Provided by Employer:
Free parking, pension scheme, Employer Assistance Programme (EAP).
Training to be provided
Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.
Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period
Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
Benefits Provided by Training Provider:
Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary.
Access to TOTUM student discount.
Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling.
Working Week and Hours:
Monday to Friday – 30 hours per week (Term Time Only)
8.15am – 3.00pm & 3.15-3.45 x3 days (30 min clubs)
8.15am – 3.00pm x2 days
(Includes unpaid school breaks – 20 mins morning break, 45 mins lunch break & 15 min break on 3 days of clubs)
Salary: £19,417 per annum
Address: Pedley Road, Dagenham RM8 1XE
Website: Welcome to Mayfield School
Start date: ASAP