Overall Purpose: Primarily this will be to work within our SEND department to support students who have SEND and/or SEMH needs. The successful candidate will need to show an inclusive approach to students modifying language and practice to ensure they are fully supported in their learning.
Hours: Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed by employer at interview stage. 32 hours 30 minutes a week.
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Duties Include:
* Effectively manage student behaviour and any other immediate issues or emergencies that arise in accordance with academy policy.
* Support students to engage with the work provided, including providing support where necessary with literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
* Liaise with teachers/other relevant staff regarding work set for a class and ensure you are suitably equipped and informed to effectively supervise the assigned lesson.
* Provide feedback to the class teacher on student engagement in the set work and any other issues that may have arisen.
* Help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
* Undertake student registration of a class if required.
* Assist with the organisation of cover for absent colleagues for both planned and unplanned absence.
Where you’ll work
Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1BY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3), Equal to A level.
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up-to-date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Your training plan
* The Apprentice will gain a Level 3 in Teaching Assistant.
* The apprentice will receive full training from the employer as well as support from SCL, and they will also receive 20% off the job training.
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Other requirements
Candidates must be passionate about working with SEND children and making a difference in their lives.
About this company
South Axholme Academy is an oversubscribed ‘Good’ school, rated ‘Outstanding’ for Behaviour and Attitudes (Ofsted 2023). It is the number one school in North Lincolnshire as rated by the ‘Good Schools Guide (2021). The academy has outstanding academic outcomes over time ranking it as one of the highest performing schools within Yorkshire and Humber. The academy is a strategic partner with a number of teacher training providers and is proactive in its outreach work across the region.
After this apprenticeship
* The apprentice will complete a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification, they can then progress to the next level in teaching if desired.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288300.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Monday 20 January).
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Company’s application instructions
Applications will be managed by SCL Recruitment.
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