Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Highfield Leadership Academy

As a Teaching Assistant you will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence, within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect which extends beyond the school into the wider community.

• Under the teacher’s supervision provide one to one, small group and/or in class support for identified students with additional needs including those with a statement of special educational needs (or an Education, Health and Care Plan)
• Where appropriate adapt or modify materials and resources to ensure full access to a broad and balanced curriculum
• Support student access to the curriculum by differentiating learning activities where appropriate
• Develop a positive relationship with the student to support progress and attainment and promote self esteem and independence
• Deliver intervention and support strategies for specific students as directed by the teacher
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities
• Provide information and support to teachers and other support staff as to the most effective methods of support for students with learning needs
• Liaise with the SENCO and specialist staff (e.g. Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Service) as requested
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers; and participate in feedback meetings with parents under the teacher’s supervision
• Assist the SENCO in the development, monitoring and review of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Attend specific training as and when required or requested by the SENCO
• Assist in student supervision and management of student behaviour, in line with school procedures
• Keep and update records as agreed with the teacher
• Support the teacher by contributing to the delivery of local and national learning strategies and recording achievement, progress and providing feedback to the teacher
• Provide feedback to the teacher regarding student achievement
• Administer and contribute to the invigilation of examinations as required
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the school’s ethos and mission through their own outstanding professional conduct and high expectations of others
• Be aware of and comply with policies relating to safeguarding (including child protection), health and safety, confidentiality and data protection
• Assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place
• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies

• Completion of the Level 3 qualification, full-time role within this field

Star Academies runs a growing network of primary and secondary schools, with clusters in Lancashire, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and East London. It is our mission to deliver the very best education to young people in our schools across the UK. As well as achieving excellent academic results, Star schools are deeply committed to the personal development of our young people. We are proud to contribute to the communities we work in and students have the opportunity to support local projects.

I am a strong believer in the power of outstanding education to transform lives. It is a great privilege for me to lead Star Academies and I work tirelessly to make sure we deliver the very best we can for each and every one of our pupils.

I do not do this alone. Star has a talented and dedicated team of staff, Trustees and Governors. Each of our schools receives strong support from parents and the local community. We work together, united in a common vision to – nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.