Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) Spa Education Trust

Spa Education Trust runs 2 special schools for pupils with autism and learning difficulties. During your time as a Teaching Assistant you will be working under the guidance of the Class Teacher in the performance of all general duties associated with assisting pupils within the classroom setting.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary:6.40 an hour in April the Apprenticeship salary will increase to 7.55 an hour
• Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds
• Working Week: Monday 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Tuesday Friday 8:30 am to 3:45 pm
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week
  
• Duration:18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutors
• Location:150 Southampton Way London SE5 7EW

What youll do at work

• Helping with supervision of academic work such as reading writing and number work.
• Reading and telling stories.
• Assisting with craftwork and activities within the classroom.
• General cleaning up and practical classroom organisation. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Contribute to the overall vision and values of the school.
• To work cooperatively as a part of a team for the benefit of the pupils in the class.
• To be fully aware and understand the duties and responsibilities outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people.
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards ensuring materials and equipment are clean in working order and safely stored.
• To provide support for pupils emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour.
• Encourage pupils to act independently where appropriate.
• To provide communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the pupils.

Essential skills:

• Achieve GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths.
• Basic Numeracy Skills & Literacy Skills.
• At least 1 years experience of working effectively in a learning / child care setting.

Desired skills:

• Willingness to undertake various training to effectively support pupils with SEN.
• Understanding of how different children develop and learn and the experience to identify and apply appropriate processes to achieve progression.
• Childcare Qualification

Personal qualities:

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Must be well organised.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline.

Skills:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Company 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.
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship

Potential fulltime employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Other requirements:

Preemployment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised righttowork checks and DBS applications via an external provider Matrix Screening. The company also completes an internal online social media search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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