All Saints CE Junior School - Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

All Saints CE Junior School are currently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team. MUST BE A DRIVER – please do not apply unless you hold a full driving licence and have access to your own car. Will need to work between the two school sites.

Salary: £7.55 an hour

Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:30pm including a 45 minute break

Hours: 30 hours per week

Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors 

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification 

Locations: All Saints CE Primary School: All Saints CE Primary School, Main Street, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, 1 HG3 1HD & North Rigton CE Primary School: North Rigton CE Primary School, Hall Green Lane, North Rigton, Leeds, LS17 0DW

Role Summary

To work with the class teacher supporting SEND pupils within class and on a one-to-one basis. There will also be the need to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. May work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, with access to support and guidance as required.

Main Duties:

 Supporting Learning & Development

• Support pre planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher

• Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, 3 participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students

• Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning

• Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies

• Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour/ Support/ Mentoring plans

• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with a child

• Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities

• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning/ behaviour/ attendance.

• Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.

Communication

• Under the general direction of the teacher participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals

• Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies / professionals

Sharing information

• Share information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professionals as required

• Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality

• Receive and hand over appropriate information at the beginning and end of the day

Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People

• Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ personal hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate

Administration/Other

• Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies

• Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations

• Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities

Health & Safety

• Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure • Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment

Data Protection

• To comply with the Trust’s policies and supporting documentation in relation to Information Governance; this includes Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

• Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values

The Candidate:

 The successful candidate will have the following:

Knowledge

• An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning

• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs

• Good understanding of child development and learning processes

• Knowledge of Behaviour management techniques

• Knowledge of Child Protection and Health & Safety policies and procedures

• Knowledge of inclusive practice

• Knowledge of practices for children with SEN

Experience

• Some experience appropriate to working with children

• Experience working with children who have additional needs

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Desirable)

• Relevant childcare or equivalent qualification (Desirable)

Occupational Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively and clearly and build relationships with a range of staff, children, young people, their families and carers

• Good reading, writing and numeracy Skills

• Basic ICT Skills

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrable interpersonal skills

• Ability to work successfully in a team.

• Confidentiality

• Flexibility

• Creativity

Benefits Provided by Training Provider:

• The successful candidate will be a member of Warwickshire County Council, with salary and pension scheme. The work is term time only, plus inset days, but holidays are paid. The contract is for 4 terms. There is parking on site.

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.

• Support in Teaching & Learning Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period

• Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs - Level 3

• Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required).