Level 3 Teaching Assistant - James Rennie School

James Rennie School are looking for 4 motivated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join their team for an immediate start! 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and would like to develop a career in special educational needs (SEN) education.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will support pupils with a range of learning, communication and personal needs, helping them to develop their confidence, independence and access to education.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, your duties will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and participation in classroom activities.

• Providing support to pupils with a range of additional learning and personal needs.

• Encouraging pupils to develop their communication skills, confidence and independence.

• Supporting pupils with personal care, welfare and social needs where required.

• Helping teachers to prepare classroom resources and learning materials.

• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

• Building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Helping pupils understand instructions and access different areas of the curriculum.

• Supporting the preparation and organisation of classroom activities.

• Observing and reporting on pupils' progress to teaching staff.

• Supervising pupils during break and lunchtime periods.

• Supporting educational visits and school trips.

• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and confidentiality procedures.

• Attending training sessions and completing all apprenticeship-related learning activities.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people.

• A passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, understanding and empathy.

• A positive and enthusiastic approach to learning.

• Good teamwork and organisational skills.

• Reliability, professionalism and a responsible attitude.

• Resilience and the ability to respond positively to challenging situations.

• A willingness to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities.

• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Safeguarding

This position involves working with children and young people and is subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check.

• Compliance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.