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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