The Queen Elizabeth Academy are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Learning Support department, and our forward thinking, modern academy. This is a great opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification whilst obtaining valuable classroom experience. Working week Monday to Friday (term time only) 37 hours per week total Wage £7.55 per hour Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old. Qualification Teaching Assistant level 3 Duration: 18 Months Training Provider: LMP Education Duties and responsibilities Support for Pupils • Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities. • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes. • Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs. • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Support for Teachers • 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. • Assist with the planning of learning activities. • Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed. • Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc. • 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. Support for the curriculum • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses. • Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher. • 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. Support for the School • 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 difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy. • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. • Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required, within normal contractual hours. • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime. • 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. • Other such duties as commensurate within the grade in order to ensure the smooth running of the Academy. Skills and Attributes Be able to record basic data. Support children’slearning. Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence. Have good organisational and time management skills. Have effective oral and written communication skills. Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model. Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Education and Qualifications Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent About the employer At Academy Transformation Trust (ATT), our ambition is that every person who passes through our schools and colleges becomes an educated person. We aspire for everyone, regardless of their starting point, to leave us capable, competent, and confident. https://tqea.attrust.org.uk/ LMP-EDUTA