Apprentice Teaching Assistant Abbey Hill Academy

£10816

The Abbey, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

Be aware of and assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Assist with the setting of challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.

Provide assistance with student's feeding, hygiene and personal needs including toileting.

Provide assistance with the moving, lifting and handling of students paying particular attention to the student's physical needs.

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work.

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers under teacher guidance.

Assist with clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out-of-school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Show a duty of care and take appropriate action to comply with Health & Safety requirements at all times.

Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory.

Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Chief Executive and commensurate within the grade of the post., and dedicated staff work extremely hard to ensure that the individual needs of each student are met. The Sixth Form Building is purpose-built and provides a superb learning environment where all students feel safe and happy.

Functional skills Maths & English, if required., Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Able to work under pressure, Good practical skills, A high level of maturity, Punctual and reliable, Able to follow instructions, Enthusiastic, Willing to learn, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A-C/9-4) Desired

-C/9-4) Desired

Abbey Hill Academy is a kind and welcoming place. Pupils are safe and happy and enjoy coming to school. Staff know the pupils well. Relationships are positive. Pupils know there are trusted adults who will support them to learn and keep them safe." "Sixth-form students get precisely the right support to help them to get ready for when they leave school. Knowledgeable staff, impartial careers advice and a work-experience and volunteer programme support students to decide what they want to do when they leave school." (Ofsted January 2020) Each student follows one of our four 'Pathway' curriculum models to meet their individual needs. These pathways support students with profound multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties and autism. The curriculum pathways ensure that all students study the essential elements of the mandatory "Post 16 Programme Offer", preparing them for adulthood and further independence. Talented, committed

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant: