About This Opportunity Working directly with children and young people you will be supporting the class Teacher to enhance children and young people’s learning either in groups or individually, encouraging them to thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment. Responsibilities In This College Based Role Will Include Working with our children/young people on a 1:1 basis within an educational setting Assisting with communication during lessons/workshops and break times, ensuring the correct learning resources and communication devises are available Observing, recording, and recognising student interaction as well as key development stages against Seashell’s curriculum Work within a team to support each student’s educational care and health plan Maintain good communication both within the parents, care teams and with appropriate external professionals and families Working with the teaching staff to understand and support with the delivery of learning activities Support students with transitions throughout the school/college day ensuring the health and wellbeing of students at all times Contribute towards reports for meetings as necessary Be aware of and comply with any statutory requirements, policies, equal opportunities and local requirements under the supervision of the teaching team Undertake such other work as may be determined by Seashell, from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the principal duties and responsibilities of the job Assisting with daily routines including personal care, eating and drinking, mobility needs throughout the school/college day Assist with infection prevention and control policy and procedures Attend induction training and specialist training such as in moving and handling before being asked to undertake tasks Actively participating in meetings and provide feedback on progress Attend workshops and participate in as many learning opportunities as possible Assisting with the relevant department, also learning about other aspects of Seashell Observing health and safety procedures Complete all course work as required Keeping a reflective log of everything learned, complying with the 20% off the job training Build professional relationships with colleagues, families and other professionals Maintain a warm and caring environment which is appropriate and stimulating so that our children and young people can receive good physical, emotional, social and intellectual care Ensure that all actions and decisions take consideration of the impact on our children, young people and families in accordance with Seashell Trust’s Core Values. Acting as a role model for colleagues in terms of standards of behaviour, professional expertise and integrity How you will be supported Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. What will happen next Requirements New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out: More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for Any training you need to complete What the next steps will be How you could get there If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take. What you should have to apply English and Maths GCSE A-C/9-4 Personal Qualities Caring Compassionate Good communication Committed Respectful Flexible Motivated to learn & the ability to manage own learning Sensitivity and understanding A desire to help people Resilience and perseverance A desire to increase knowledge base Skills A basic understanding of special educational needs Patience Excellent time keeping Ability to multi-task Ability to work as part of a team The ability to pay attention to detail Customer service skills Ability to adhere to the schedule of work and assignments set by apprenticeship provider Good verbal and communication skills Knowledge of Safeguarding