Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship position at Sandwich Technology School Sandwich Technology School is an 11 to 18, mixed, Secondary School that has an excellent reputation across Kent where Pupils engage well in learning. Sandwich is looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work alongside teachers in the classroom, helping students with their learning on an individual or group basis. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £6.40 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds Working week: Monday - Friday, 8:50am till 3:40pm with a 50 minute lunch break Hours: 30 hours per week Expected duration: 18 months Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification Location: Deal Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0FA Duties: To work alongside teachers in the classroom, helping students with their learning on an individual or group basis. Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, Director of Inclusion and class teachers. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for students and help monitor their progress. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills. Prepare and present displays of students' work. Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching. Work with students during exam periods as scribes or readers. Undertake other duties from time to time as the head teacher requires. Undertake first aid administration Desired skills: Reliability Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner. Ability to prioritise own workload Professional personal presentation Team player Good IT Skills Attention to detail Strong organisational skills, the ability to balance a variety of tasks simultaneously and work under pressure. Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision and work on own initiative First Aid trained (or willing to be First Aid Trained) Standards and Quality Assurance: Support the aims and ethos of the school Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance Uphold the school's behaviour code and uniform regulations Participate in appropriate staff training Attend relevant team and staff meetings What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship InspireTA