Vacancy Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Limehurst Academy are looking for a teaching assistant apprentice to provide high quality support to enable students with additional needs to make outstanding progress in their learning and to play a full and active part in the life of the school.

• To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class teacher, the SENDCO and other Teaching Assistants; working at all times within the school’s policies and procedures
• To support those students who have additional needs in the classroom
• To promote and support the inclusion of all students in the learning activities in which they are involved
• To promote the development of students’ self-esteem, emotional resilience and independence
• To establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• To provide support in line with students’ access arrangements for formal examinations
• If required, to provide support to students during the unstructured times of the school day
• To assist with the maintenance of student record-keeping systems, including recording agreed updates to individual learning and support plans
• To attend staff meetings, participate in performance management arrangements and undertake training and development activities