Learning Support Practitioner Apprenticeship

We are seeking an Apprentice Learning Support Practitioner to join our SEND team at Newcastle Academy in the North Staffs & Stoke Learning Community. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience whilst working towards a level 3 teaching assistant qualification (SEN Pathway)

Working week

School hours are 08:30-15:30

Schedule to be confirmed at interview.

37 hours per week total.

Wage

£8.00 per hour

(Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.)

Qualification

Teaching Assistant level 3 (SEN Pathway)

Duration: 16 Months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.

Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.

May implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the class teacher, adjusting activities to pupils/students responses as appropriate.

Under the direction/guidance of the class teacher, support pupils/students with behavioural, emotional and social development needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.

Assist pupils/students with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required

Maintain pupils interests and motivation

Support individuals and group work assigned by the class teacher is raising core skills.

Support in the development of individual development plans

Support for the Teacher/Academy

Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the class teacher in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.

Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the class teacher

Support the class teacher in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities

Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.

Accompany staff and supervise pupils/students on visits and trips as required

Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed

Provide regular feedback to the class teachers on pupil achievement, progress and problems.

Share information about pupils/students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies as appropriate

General

Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the school

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

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work. This post requires the post holder to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Key Skills and Attributes

• Able to communicate clearly
• Able to work as part of a team
• Strong empathy and understanding when working with children and parents
• who are experiencing difficulties
• Able to relate well to students of all ages/abilities
• Able to use basic ICT including computer, audio/video equipment
• Experience in designing, differentiating, or adapting curriculum resources to
• support diverse learning needs and SEND profiles

Education and Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level or functional skills equivalent.

Employer website

https://www.newcastleacademy.org.uk/

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