Teaching Assistant SEND Level 3 Apprenticeship - Shine Learning & Training

You will contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the classroom, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the class teacher.

The duties and responsibilities to develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs.

• Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• To establish a constructive relationship with the students and interact with them according to individual needs
• To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
• To set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
• To provide the necessary pastoral care to enable students to feel secure and happy
• To provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the 2 teachers
• Assist with the class teacher (and other professionals as appropriate), in the development and planning of a suitable programme of support for students
• Provide detailed and regular feedback about the children to the teacher
• Promote good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Undertake routine marking of student’s work
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks to support teaching
• Considering the learning support involved, to aid the students to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own

For example:

• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring the student can use equipment and materials provided
• Helping students to concentrate on and finish work set
• Meeting needs as required whilst encouraging independence
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour Plans
• Developing appropriate resources to support the students

• Completion of the Level 3 qualification and potentially a full-time role

Shine Learning & Training Centre is an alternative provision which aims to make a difference to the life outcomes of students who find mainstream education challenging. The one size fits all rule does not work for every young person, especially when it comes to education. Therefore, we offer a good quality alternative, that mixes formal and informal learning. We provide a home from home approach, so students feel comfortable in our setting but also align ourselves with many of the practises of mainstream education. We place a special focus on mentoring, prevention and Outreach, whilst also ensuring students’ academic needs are met and celebrated. Our staff are trained in Trauma Informed Approaches and youth mental health. We take a holistic approach to supporting young people and are proud of our values. Our values are safety, kindness, inclusivity, respect, courage and curiosity.