| JOB DESCRIPTION / PERSON SPECIFICATION | |
| Job Title | TEACHING ASSISTANT |
| Reports To | STUDY PROGRAMME AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MANAGER |
| Department | DELIVERY |
| Location | NEWBURY TRAINING CENTRE |
| Programmes | GREAT START |
JOB DESCRIPTION
WBTC is a not-for-profit work-based Training Provider delivering Apprenticeships and Study Programmes to young people between the ages of 16-25 in addition to a variety of other funded programmes and commercial courses.
Programme Profile:
Great Start is the WBTC programme title for the ESFA funded Study Programme. The Study Programme is designed for 16-19 year olds (19-24 for High Need Students (HNS)). It is a programme that is structured to meet the needs of the individual learner, to stretch and support them to progress. This programme provides learning and support for people who are not in education, employment & training, classed as unemployed or not apprenticeship ready. The provision includes Functional Skills maths and English, employability skills and pastoral care, including assistance in job searching, communication and confidence building, leisure and team activities leading to a measurable achievement and appropriate positive progression of the individual learner.
Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Training & Programme Delivery
• To support tutors with classroom delivery as required, engaging with learners who need support in a classroom setting or 121
• Reinforce lessons presented by the classroom teacher by reviewing material with students individually or in groups
• Provide additional learning support to learners where identified
• Assist with supporting learners with setting up and monitoring their work placements
• Develop learning programmes for individual needs and adapt appropriate materials accordingly
• Develop customized learning activities to learners either individually or in groups
• Monitor and support the social and emotional needs of learners appropriately
• Assist with the development of lesson plans and learning materials to meet curriculum requirements and individual learner needs
• Manage allocated learners and complete all necessary paperwork including tracking progress made and feeding this into the overall monitoring system
• Liaise with relevant colleagues to ensure all are kept informed of learner progress
• Contribute to the development of the programme curriculum where applicable to ensure it satisfies the needs of individual learners and meets the programme requirements
• Help tutors prepare for lessons by getting materials ready, setting up equipment and arranging the classroom environment
• Assist the tutor in directly observing and recording behaviour
• Help maintain order in the classroom by ensuring students adhere to the behaviour code of conduct
• Assisting and supporting enrichment activities and trips
• Maintain the learning environment in an organised and orderly manner to ensure an optimal learning experience
• Assist with other programmes as directed by the Senior Leadership Team
Compliance
• Undertake administrative duties, maintaining confidential records, monitor, review and evaluate work in line with quality standards
Quality
• Engage in observations of teaching, learning and assessment (OTLA) and use feedback to further develop skills and knowledge
• Participate in quality assurance processes such as standardisation, marking/assessment and other duties to a high standard
• Take an active role in tracking and team meetings with your line manager and report any matters or issues likely to affect your learners’ progress or the learning programmes
Maintain professional knowledge in the subject/sector specialism by attending any relevant training/meetings/events necessary for individual and programme development as directed, and ensure your CPD record is up to date and shared with relevant personnel
Uphold the aims and objectives of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Fundamental British Values and Safeguarding and Prevent policies and ensure their implementation
• Uphold the WBTC’s vision and mission and promote the strategic business aims
Other
• Undertake additional duties as allocated from time to time.
ROLE COMPETENCIES
| Level 1 Applying or Level 2 Supporting | ||
| Core Competencies | Organisational AwarenessTeamworkPersonal AccountabilityReliabilityCommunication - Verbal &Written | 1-Applying1-Applyingi-Applyingi-Applying1-Applying |
| FunctionalCompetencies | Analysing and Problems SolvingPlanning and OrganisingFlexibiityResults orientation | 1-Applying1-Applying1-Applyingi-Applying |
PERSON SPECIFICATION
| ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE | |
| Knowledge andExpertise | Educated to GCSE C/4 or above inmaths and English, or FunctionalSkills L2 in both | Information, Advice and Guidance atLevel 3 or aboveOneor morerelevant teachingqualifications (e.g. PTLLS or equivalentupwards， assessor award， Cert Ed,PGCE, Literacy and numeracy subjectspecialism at level 3 upwards), and thewillingness to undertake additionaltraining for the role as requiredTeaching Assistant qualification orapprenticeship |
| RelevantExperience | Experience of assisting in classesor supporting with 121 needsExperience of working withlearners with learning difficultiesand/or challenging behaviours | |
| Communicationand RelationshipSkills | Excellent oral and writtencommunication skils and theability to relate to a wide range ofpeopleAbiity to work effectively as amember of a teamAbility to motivate and influencea range of learnersAn enthusiastic and empatheticapproachFlexible attitudeHonesty and integrity | |
| Practical andPhysical Skills | High level of presentation skillsCommitment to highlyprofessional and personalstandards of work and conductAbility to manage a constantworkload with conflictingdemands to achieve timelytargetsSelf-driven | |
| Decision Makingand ProblemSolving | Ability to work using own initiative | |
| FinancialResponsibility | ●N/A | •N/A |
| Responsibility forInformation | To take responsibility for information held on learnersmeeting the requirements forconfidentiality including DataProtection and GDPR | |
| Responsibility forSupervision /Management | ● N/A | ●N/A |
| Physical andMental Effort | Commitment to high qualityTo take appropriate responsibilityfor the safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare ofchildren and/or vulnerable adults | |
| AdditionalRequirements | Appropriate professionalappearanceAbility to work remotely, underhybrid workingFull Driving Licence and access toa car when needed.Good home Internet ConnectionGood Digital skills |
| Document Control | |
| Document Name | Job Description – Teaching Assistant |
| Date Approved: | 14/12/22 |
| Owner: | Natalie Elliott |
| Approved by: | |
| Signed: Employee | |
| Signed: Line Manager | |
| Last Review/Approval | |
| Version Control | |||
| Revision | Date | Revision Summary | Reviewed by |
| 1/7/2025 | Updated | ||