Dowdales School are looking to recruit a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their team
In this role you will support teachers and other teaching assistants in the delivery of a range of learning/skills and/or personal/practical support to meet needs and/or well-being for individuals and/or groups.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and provide particular support for students, 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 students and interact with them according to individual needs.
* Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
* Provide clerical/admin support.
* Assist with learning activities.
* Monitor students' responses to learning activities and accurately record/achievement/progress as directed.
* Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students' achievement, progress, problems etc.
* Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use.
* Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses.
* Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
* Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
Skills & Personal Qualities
* Team player.
* Able to work as part of a team but also use own initiative.
* Good communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.