Key Stage 1 Year 2 Teaching Assistant Apprentice J3467

Duties will include:

• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment.
• Implement safeguarding policies and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning.
• Reflect on your own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues.
  Understand the specific needs of learners in KS1 and use age‑appropriate strategies (such as practical resources, visual supports and structured routines) to support all learners to achieve their learning goals.
• Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners, for example helping children to follow instructions, take turns and manage simple classroom routines.
• Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy and modelling calm, nurturing responses.
• Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care needs of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures.
• Deliver individual and small‑group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals, for example in phonics, early reading, writing and maths.
• Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher, including noting small steps of progress.
• Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources and classroom displays that meet the diverse needs and interests of young learners.
• Support or lead enrichment activities, for example local visits, in‑school theme days and after‑school or lunchtime clubs appropriate for KS1 children.

This list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties appropriate to a Key Stage 1 apprentice Teaching Assistant role to support the effective and efficient running of the class and school.

Potential full-time role for upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.