Are you looking for a career path into teaching? Join us as an Apprentice and earn while you learn on the job. We are an innovative and forward thinking organisation, help us to continue to change the lives of young people.
What can we offer you as an Apprentice at Orchard Hill College?
• Term time working
• 20% off job training
• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
• Additional training in SEN
• Functional Skills in Maths & English up to Level 2 (if required)
• An extensive CPD (Continued Professional Development) programme
• A thorough and supportive induction process
• Hands on, practical experience with some of the most unique & interesting young adults in your local community
• The opportunity to work and study with other Apprentices
• Each apprentice will be supported with a mentor
• Unlimited support from highly experienced managers & colleagues
• A guaranteed interview for suitable vacancies upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and a real opportunity for ongoing employment at an Outstanding College
• Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, we offer a variety of potential career pathways for you to apply to, including Teaching, Therapy & Nursing.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have eight vibrant community based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 students.
Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individual and their learning programme is designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.
Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .