Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - St Josephs Specialist Trust
About the Host (Placement)
St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is an independent non-maintained specialist school and college, registered children’s home with two local adult supported living houses nearby. The St Joseph’s community consists of approximately seventy-five students at the school and college, eleven tenants resident at the Supported Living Houses who are supported by almost 270 staff.
We cater for young people aged 5 – 19 with complex and severe learning difficulties, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum, and other associated difficulties. Our provision uses an embedded therapies approach and focuses on access to the community for all, irrespective of their challenges. We are a Catholic provision with Christian principles at our core; welcoming students and staff of all faiths and of none. St Joseph’s 22-acre site is situated on the outskirts of Cranleigh in the Surrey Hills between Guildford and Horsham.
You will also be offered a buffet style breakfast and a hot cooked meal at lunch time.
About the role
Key details:
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.15pm
* Wage: £7.00 per hour
* Location: Amlets Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7DH
* Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
* Duration: 18 months
Overview of the role:
A Teaching Assistant at St Joseph’s is very different from a mainstream TA position. During the school week, you will be supporting students, age 5-19, with severe social communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities and often challenging behaviours to access therapy-based education. With your compassion and guidance, you will help our students learn and achieve the greatest possible level of independence relative to their complex needs and help prepare them for life beyond school or college.
Key Responsibilities:
* Policy and Leadership
o Review work practice policies, particularly those on Work Related Activities (WRA).
o Assist in assessing students using school curriculum and national curriculum requirements, including OCR Life and Living Skills.
o To have a good working knowledge and understanding of all school policies.
o To ensure all policies are vigorously adhered to in practice.
* Management of Teaching and Learning
o Support teachers in meeting school policy and national curriculum requirements.
o Aid teachers in implementing management strategies for effective teaching and learning environments.
* Management of Students
o Support students in structured work across all curriculum areas.
o Prepare differentiated work, especially WRA, including off-site activities like shopping, leisure center visits, and work experience placements.
o Foster teamwork and positive attitudes among students through shared ideas and experiences.
* Management of Financial and Physical Resources
o Assist in classroom organization to promote student independence and responsibility.
o Demonstrate physical and mental resilience to navigate the school's 23-acre site and support students in various activities.
o Supervise students in various settings, including movement around the school, toileting, changing rooms, play areas, and dining rooms.
o Monitor group work involving potentially hazardous equipment.
* Evaluation and Quality
o Monitor student work to inform planning processes and meet individual needs.
o Maintain records of student progress and report achievements in accordance with school policy.
o Participate in the appraisal process and attend staff meetings, open evenings, and consultation events.
o Respond to teacher requests for assistance, including photocopying, making worksheets, and dealing with parents regarding various issues.
Apprenticeship Summary:
* You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 18 months!
* Training provider: LMP Group
* All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
* An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!
Candidate Requirements
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
* Good general ICT skills - ability to use email and other forms of electronic communication.
* Good communication and listening skills.
* Have the ability to work as a member of a team to help provide a happy, stimulating environment where students enjoy their learning.
* Organising and prioritising work.
* Working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
* Confident and self-motivated.
* Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Maintain a positive and flexible attitude.
* Able to work on own initiative.
Qualifications Required:
* GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential.
* GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
* Experience working in a school environment is essential.
* Experience working with students who have SEN, particularly ASD is preferred.
About the Employer
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 2nd in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2023-2024. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.
Benefits
* Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants.
* Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel.
* Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema, and much more.
* Earn while you learn.
* No debt.
* Automatic rise in pay after 12 months.
* Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month).
* Secure a job with little or no experience.
* Remote learning.
Next steps & Pre-employment checks
* (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team to discuss your application further.
* Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Matrix Security Watchdog (Capita). The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Please google the location prior to applying.
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