Summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and hardworking Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work alongside SEND students, supporting teaching staff and getting involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of pupils’ personal and educational progress, supporting students physical and general care.
Wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year
The wage will begin at apprentice minimum wage but increases will happen throughout the apprenticeship based on performance reviews and statutory increases.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 March
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
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
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in learning support to join a team of Learning Assistants working with students with Special Educational Needs.
The successful candidate will be involved with:
* Working with students with SEND under the direction / instruction of the Director / Deputy of Learning Support, Learning Support Operational Manager and subject teachers
* Supporting access to learning for students with SEND
* Supervising physical and general care for students with special educational needs
* Providing support for the teacher in the management of students in the classroom
* Undertaking lunchtime duties, providing safe and structured activities to support social and emotional development
* Assist with literacy and numeracy with the students
They will also:
* Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
* Attend relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
* Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school
* Accompany teaching staff and students in visits and out of school activities as required
* Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post, as directed by the Headteacher
* Establish good relationships with the students, supporting them in their personal and social needs as well as any other special requirements depending on the student’s special needs, and wherever possible make these part of their learning experience
Where you’ll work
Norwich Road
NR14 7QP
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
HEART OF ENGLAND 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.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* 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.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Your training plan
The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 qualification as a Teaching Assistant, receiving regular training from a recognised Training Provider by means of online, remote sessions.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Number skills
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
You will need to be able to pass a DBS check in order to take up this Apprenticeship. The school is in a rural Location and journey times from Norwich on public transport can be longer than expected. Own transport an advantage.