Starting ASAPTemporary, fixed term contract up to two years durationClassroom TA role + time given to train towards a Level 3 TA qualification37 hours per week, Monday to Friday; 8am-4pm (3.30pm finish on Fridays)(including a daily 30 min unpaid break)Actual starting salary: £16,839pa (£10.18ph) The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, part of the Woodard family of schools, is an oversubscribed and well-established 11 18 Academy, located between Worthing and Brighton and serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham. Full Ofsted inspection report October 2021: Rating of Good in all areas. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of SEND staff, to support targeted students across the curriculum, to help them fulfil their potential. The key role responsibilities are:- · To assist students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher, being aware of and supporting differences, to ensure students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop· To undertake classroom support to further the learning of individual or small groups of students, especially those with SEND needs· To help students manage their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive values, positive attitudes to learning and good student behaviour. We already have a team of enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice TAs and we are looking to expand the team. Quote from a current Apprentice Teaching Assistant at SRWA:· Being a TA Apprentice has been a great way to start off my career working in education while making a difference to young people. Through this role I have learned so much about the world of education and Special Educational Needs that will help me as I continue working in Education. Not only that, but it's been a great opportunity to make a difference to young people through some very turbulent years for them. 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. During the Apprenticeship you will be assigned a Trainer Assessor from Academies Enterprise Trust to work with you on the Apprenticeship programme. You may also be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths (in your own time). The Person:- be at least 18, preferably with some experience of working with children/young people with SEND needs- be able to evidence GCSE passes or higher, or be prepared to study Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths- have well-developed IT skills and be comfortable working with a range of technology- be a team player, who understands the importance of supporting teaching and learning- be well-organised with high professional and personal standards- be able to establish good working relationships with students, staff and parents/carers- have an understanding of the need for school safeguarding procedures and confidentiality. CVs will not be accepted. Interested applicants must complete an application form in full.