Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Byron Primary School

• Support students’ learning, development and wellbeing under the direction of teaching staff, ensuring their safety, access to learning and personal care needs are met.
• Work with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities and programmes, adapting support to meet individual needs and promote progress in and out of the classroom.
• Provide constructive feedback to students, encourage independence and self-esteem, and set high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Promote inclusion, acceptance and positive relationships, supporting students to interact with others and participate in learning and wider school activities.
• Supervise individuals and groups during lessons, breaktimes, lunchtimes, before and after school, and in communal areas, ensuring students’ safety and wellbeing.
• Use specialist knowledge and skills to support students’ physical, emotional, social and intellectual development, including personal care and intimate hygiene where required.
• Monitor and record students’ progress, achievements and behaviour, providing regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCO to support planning and assessment.
• Contribute to lesson planning, assessments, routine tests, marking and student record-keeping as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and maintain learning resources and displays, creating a safe, stimulating and purposeful learning environment that promotes positive values and behaviour.
• Build constructive relationships with students, parents/carers, teachers, external agencies and other professionals, sharing information appropriately.
• Support the development and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs) and personal care programmes.
• Monitor changes in students’ behaviour or wellbeing, respond appropriately and report concerns to relevant staff.
• Administer first aid as appropriate following training.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students, reporting concerns promptly to the Senior Leadership Team or Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Comply with statutory guidance and school/Trust policies relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection.
• Support educational visits, trips, outings, social activities and sporting events to enhance students’ learning and engagement.
• Provide administrative support to teachers and departments, maintaining accurate records in line with school policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings, undertake duties as required by the school calendar, share expertise and support colleagues.
• Contribute to the school’s ethos, aims and development plans, supporting effective departmental systems and procedures.

Progression to a higher-level qualification or full-time employment may be available after completion of the apprenticeship.

Byron Primary School is a thriving and inclusive academy in the heart of Bradford, serving children aged 3–11. As part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, the school is committed to its vision of "Respect, Aspire, Succeed", fostering high expectations and a culture where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school places reading at the heart of its curriculum and provides a nurturing, supportive environment where pupils are valued, challenged and inspired to develop a lifelong love of learning. Staff at Byron Primary School benefit from a strong team ethos, supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development within a successful academy trust. The school is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and building strong partnerships with families and the wider community to ensure the best outcomes for all children.

Applicants will need to pass a DBS check. Occasional evening or weekend attendance at events. If you are using public transport, please make sure you have a regular reliable service.