Main purpose of the role:
To work closely with the class teacher to provide high quality support for children, including those with special educational needs.
Key areas of responsibility:
• To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• To develop specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support students.
• To work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• To prepare the classroom as directed for lessons, and clear afterwards, and assist with the display of students’ work.
• To attend to the student’s personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social, health. physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters.
• To support the movement and handling of students with disabilities around the Academy site.
• To supervise and support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual learning needs.
• To participate in the delivery of specific interventions to small groups of targeted students.
• To be aware of student problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• To support the teacher in managing student behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• To gather/report information from and to Parents/Carers as directed.
• To undertake student record keeping as requested.
• To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist students in their use.
• To attend relevant meetings as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities including appraisal as required.
Qualifications and training: Good standard of education (including English Language and Mathematics).
Skills and abilities: • Ability to work with a wide range of people. • Ability to work as part of a proactive team as well as on your own initiative. • Ability to stay calm and controlled under pressure. • Good organisational skills
Personal qualities and attributes: • A commitment to the values and vision of Maltby Learning Trust. • Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people. • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both in verbal and written form.
Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
Duration of apprenticeship: 18 months.
Working week: 37 hours per week, term time.
Start date: September 2025 start date.
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