Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor Apprenticeship

Walsall, England, United Kingdom

12/15/2024

Phoenix Academy is a SEMH special school that supports primary age pupils who have a range of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. We have a clear ethos which promotes Every Child Matters agenda and a strong sense of Community. We want our children to develop an enquiring mind, become independent, life-long learners and achieve individual goals to reach their unique potential. We believe it's important that they are self-motivated and able to listen to the views of others.

Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant available.

• Establish positive relationships with all students
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop students competence and independence in its use. Implement planned learning activities/teaching programs as agreed with the teacher, SENCO or Assistant SENCO, adjusting activities according to students responses as appropriate
• Promote positive student behaviour in line with academy policies and help keep students on task
• Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs and disabilities within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources
• To participate in planning and evaluation of learning activities with the teacher, providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress and behaviour
• Monitor and record student activities as appropriate, writing records and reports as required
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Assist with the development and implementation of pupil passports and pen portraits
• To attend to pupils personal needs including help with social, welfare, physical and health matters, including minor first aid
• To assist with the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources (in lessons). Liaise with other staff and provide information about students as appropriate
• To supervise pupils for limited and specified periods including break-times when the postholder should facilitate games and activities (if applicable)
• To assist with escorting pupils on educational visits
• To support with examinations and assessments as required
• To undertake midday supervisor duties as required
• To liaise in a professional manner with parents
• To liaise with attendance officer. To maintain confidentiality at all times
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Good ICT skills
• Ambitious for all learners
• Dedicated to raising the life chances of students
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Honesty and integrity
• Good personal presentation
• Able to cope under pressure, meet deadlines and deal with stressful situations
• Able to operate in a professional and tactful manner
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Highly motivated and able to use own initiative
• Teaching Assistant level 3 (SEN pathway)
• 20% off the job training
• Tutor support via online platform 'bud'
  
  

Monday to Friday Term time only 35 hours per week total, working hours to be confirmed