Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The postholder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.

Support for Pupils

Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.
To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
To assist in the devising of pupil’s individual targets and their monitoring and review
Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils’ learning.
To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.

Support for the Teacher

To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
To assist in the production of learning resources.
To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
To liaise with the school’s nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience.
To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

Support for the School

To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies.
To work within school policies and procedures.
To attend staff training as appropriate.
To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety.
To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork.

Support for the Curriculum

General

To work within school policies and procedures.
To contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning.
To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies.
To attend skill training and participate in personal/performance development as required.
To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety.
To be aware of the confidential nature of issues.

Teaching Assistant