Are you interested in getting paid to work and train at the same time?
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
*No previous experience needed*
Classroom TA role + time given to train towards a Level 3 TA qualification
Temporary, fixed term contract up to two years duration
37 hours per week: Monday to Friday
8am to 4pm (3.30pm on Fridays)
The School:
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, an Ofsted ‘Good’ school and part of the Woodard family of schools, is a dynamic and popular 11–18 academy located between Worthing and Brighton, serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham. Our aim is that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential.
The Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed and dedicated team of SEND staff, to support targeted students across the curriculum, to help them fulfil their potential. The key role responsibilities are:
1. To assist students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher, being aware of and supporting differences, to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
2. To undertake classroom support to further the learning of individual or small groups of students, especially those with SEND needs.
3. To help students manage their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive values, positive attitudes to learning and good student behaviour.
The Training:
Alongside the classroom TA role, 20% of the 37 weekly contracted working hours will be allocated to training onsite for a nationally-recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by our external training provider: Academies Enterprise Trust.
The Person:
At SRWA, our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with wellbeing support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training and CPD programmes delivered at every level up to senior leadership.
The successful candidate(s) will:
1. be at least 18, preferably with some experience of working with children/young people with SEND needs.
2. be able to evidence GCSE passes or higher, or be prepared to study Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
3. have well-developed IT skills and be comfortable working with a range of technology.
4. be a team player, who understands the importance of supporting teaching and learning.
5. be well-organised with high professional and personal standards.
6. be able to establish good working relationships with students, staff and parents/carers.
7. have a positive ‘can do’ approach.
8. have an understanding of the need for school safeguarding procedures and confidentiality.
The Application process:
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate they can meet all of the essential requirements in the Person Specification will be eligible for shortlisting.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to references and a satisfactory probationary period. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check (including Children's Barred List check). Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration form.
The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 23/2/2025
Interviews: ASAP
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