Summary
An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has arisen to provide classroom and pastoral support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at St Michael’s C of E High School in Rowley Regis, whilst working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Annual wage
£10,732.80 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:20am to 3:05pm. Wednesday – 8:20am to 4:05pm. PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at occasional Open Evenings and Parents Evenings will be required.
32 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
1 year 9 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
* Assisting with the development and implementation of Pupil Passports, Support/Behaviour Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care and Therapy Care programmes
* Assisting in the integration of children with special needs into the mainstream
* Facilitating the pupil’s development and skills in the use of resources including IT
* Planning and organising activities for children and supporting teachers in the completion of assessments and other pupil records
* Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teachers
* Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence
* Attending training and working alongside internal and external professionals such as psychologists and therapists
* Tracking the progress of pupils using available data. Monitoring the impact of interventions, sharing this with the SENCO Team and other professionals
* Supporting individual/group work across the curriculum to raise levels of achievement
* Delivering pre-planned programmes of work and support delivery of interventions
* Liaising with teachers and other staff to obtain, exchange and record information on pupils in accordance with school policy
* Attending staff meetings and appropriate training sessions as required
* Assisting in the development and preparation of curriculum materials
* Supporting EHCP pupil’s as their keyworker and updating paperwork accordingly
* Other general duties and tasks that may be reasonably requested by the Head Teacher
Where you’ll work
Curral Road
Rowley Regis
B65 9AN
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
SANDWELL COLLEGE
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
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of apprentice training provided by St Michael’s C of E High School.
The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of apprentice training provided by St Michael’s C of E High School.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4-9 / A-C)
* Maths (grade 4-9 / A-C)
Other in:
* Literacy (grade Level 2)
* Numeracy (grade Level 2)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Understanding of safeguarding
* Adhere to data protection
* Enhanced DBS
* Motivation
* Flexibility
* Adaptable
* Calm and resilient
* Maintain confidentiality
Other requirements
Upon application, proof of Qualification Certificates will be required. You must be willing to shadow senior post holders, attend any relevant training & have a due regard for Safeguarding. You will need an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting the post, and your annual leave must be taken when the school is closed to students.