SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship The Nobel School

The Nobel School is a mixed secondary foundation school located in Stevenage Hertfordshire. We pride ourselves on being a happy kind and caring community where positive relationships and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and provide a wealth of opportunities in an environment rooted in fairness and inclusion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• Salary:7.55 an hour
• Working Week:Monday to Friday 9am 3:30pm
• Hours:30 hours per week
• Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Location:Mobbsbury Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0HS

The Role:

The Teaching Assistant delivers specialised learning support for students who have been identified as having learning challenges including complex and multiple special educational needs in various learning environments. The role involves supporting the academic personal and social development of these students.

Main Duties:

The successful candidate will assist class teacher with resource preparation support learning including:

• the emotional development of individuals and groups of pupils
• To assess identified learners and track their progress according to the graduated approach in the Code of Practice and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students learning.
• To plan and deliver programmes of learning for small groups and individuals under the supervision of the SENDCo.
• To mark students work according to the Nobel marking policy.
• To carry out learning walks and observations and feedback on identified students.
• To supervise students attending early morning Literacy intervention and after school PLT (homework) sessions.
• To support lunchtime activities including games club.
• To support learners in a range of contexts including lessons withdrawal groups and bespoke provision such as literacy reading phonics spelling etc.
• To support the SEND team in the range of provisions including supervision of The Bridge exam access arrangements study lesson cover trips and visits when directed by SENDCo.
• To support SEND students which exams access arrangements with a range of specialist provisions such as prompting reading scribing and invigilation and undertake training as required to ensure adherence to JCQ regulations.
• To take part in and deliver specialist training for whole school initiatives and specific vulnerable groups.
• Some whole class supervision (for example during wet play) including specific interventions for pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Supervise pupils during play and lunchtimes
• Complete records of learning outcomes following specific intervention delivery
• Attending regular staff meetings and training as appropriate
• Using devices such as printers and laminators

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Must be able to use their initiative but also work under clear direction from class teachers and Senior Leaders.
• Must be able to assimilate new information effectively.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and pupils.
• Must be an effective timekeeper must be able to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times and be able to work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and in the event of changes to the school day such as staff absence be willing to be redeployed as necessary.
• Must have a good understanding of anti racist practice and other anti-discriminatory expectations.
• Must be able to carry out tasks and duties promptly.
• Must have a calm patient manner and positive attitude.

Training and Development:

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

• Study towards a relevant qualification Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma.
• On-the-job 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 full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Pre-employment checks. 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 Screening. The company also completes an internal online social media search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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