Teaching Assistant SEND Level 3 Apprenticeship

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship St Peters CE Primary School

St Peters CE Primary is a welcoming school in the heart of Harrogate guided by our Love Learn Shine vision. We focus on both academic and personal growth helping children become confident lifelong learners. Every child is valued for who they are and we work closely with families to support their journey.

We are currently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• Salary:7.55 an hour
• Working Week:Monday to Friday 8:45am 3:15pm including a 30 minute break
• Hours:30 hours per week
• Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Locations:St Peters CE Primary School Belford Road Harrogate HG1 1JA

The Role:

To work with the class teacher supporting SEND pupils within class and on a onetoone basis.

Main Duties:

Help with planned learning and behaviour activities and give feedback to support planning.

Ask questions to help pupils think and learn.

Support behaviour teaching methods and pupils wellbeing (including health emotional and social needs).

Help create and follow individual support plans (like IEPs or behaviour plans).

Build onetoone mentoring relationships with pupils.

Go on trips with pupils and help supervise them.

Give advice on learning behaviour and attendance.

Boost pupils confidence and keep them motivated.

Build good relationships with pupils families and other professionals.

Help with hygiene and personal care while promoting independence.

Support pupils using ICT and follow school rules about its use.

Supervise pupils during exams and make sure rules are followed.

Take part in training and development sessions.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have the following:

Knowledge

An awareness of child/young persons development and learning

An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs

Experience

Some experience appropriate to working with children

Some experience working with children who have additional needs

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths

Occupational Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively and clearly and build relationships with a range of staff children young people their families and carers

Good reading writing and numeracy Skills

Basic ICT Skills

Personal Qualities

Demonstrable interpersonal skills

Ability to work successfully in a team.

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Creativity

What We Offer

Enthusiastic friendly children who are keen to learn

A welcoming school where children are at the heart of what we do

A committed and motivated staff team

Training and Development:

As an apprentice you will receive support through both onthejob learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:

Study towards a relevant qualification Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma.

Onthejob training and mentoring from experienced professionals.

Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship

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

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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