TA Apprentice

Summary

Humberston Park School is an outstanding special academy looking to take on multiple Teaching Assistant Apprentices. This role is perfect for individuals who have an interest in working with children and young people who have physical and sensory needs, Autism and severe and profound learning difficulties. If you are interested, please apply.

Annual wage: £11,232 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:45am to 4:00pm Wednesday - 8:45am to 4:15pm Friday - 8:45am to 3:30pm
33 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 15 October
Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Positions available: 5

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

Undertake all in-house training and complete all relevant coursework as assigned.
Developing an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s)
Carries out an individual personal care programme, for example; personal hygiene, toileting, eating and drinking to contribute to personal and social development.
Provide practical assistance to other identified physical needs e.g. transportation, dressing, meal times, and organisation of learning equipment to support personal, health, social and emotional development.
Observes individuals and groups of pupil’s personal, social and learning achievements.
Maintains appropriate records.
Record against a pupil’s objective in the manner prescribed by the class team leader in order to assist the review of pupil’s progress.
Maintain and clean personal care equipment and materials, clothing etc.
Undertake routine activities with either individuals or small groups of pupils to facilitate their physical, emotional and educational development.
Helping to promote pupils’ good behaviour and discipline through positive interactions with pupils and participation in strategies.
Assist all pupils where appropriate in the proper use of simple personal and learning aides and equipment and to ensure they are available.
Provide routine assistance and support to all pupil/pupils in physical/practical activities e.g. physical education, hydrotherapy, cookery, school visits, organised by the school to support PHSE.
Carry out routine administrative tasks i.e. photocopying, basic record keeping, and IT skills.
Provide basic regular feedback about pupils to the teacher and other colleagues.
Prepare and clear up classroom materials and learning areas ensuring that they are available for use.
Assisting in the presentation of displays in the learning environment to enhance the learning experience and celebrate the achievements of children and provide information.
Record against a pupil’s objective in the manner prescribed by the class team leader to assist the review of the pupil’s progress.
Assist with lunch and break time supervision of pupils.
Participate in and support educational visits and outings to enhance the learning experience.
Attend training courses to support ongoing professional development.
Attend staff meetings to maintain an awareness and understanding of current issues within the school and to provide and receive basic information and contributes to discussions.
Provide routine pastoral care for pupils who are sick.
Monitor children’s and young people’s conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve routine issues using appropriate techniques and skills to de-escalate potential difficult situations or resolve simple conflict with individual and groups of pupils to establish and maintain a safe and calm atmosphere conducive to learning and ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.
Participates in the induction of children into specialist units, classes or schools for pupils with special educational needs.

Where you’ll work

ST. THOMAS CLOSE

HUMBERSTON

GRIMSBY

DN36 4HS

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

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

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.

Your training plan

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Teaching Assistant consisting of:

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths (if applicable)

You will be required to attend a half-day session with HBTC where you will work towards any functional skills (where needed) that you have to take. There will also be an end point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
maths (grade 4/C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Our purpose, ’engaging children and young people in creative and enjoyable learning that’s of functional value to them now and in their future lives’ drives all that we do. Our three values, Inclusiveness–Independence–Enjoyment, are fundamental in keeping our purpose alive and real. We expect all those involved with Humberston Park School to live these values in School and out in the communities we serve. At Humberston Park School we enable each pupil to take an enjoyable, active and positive role in their social surroundings, and develop their capacity for living as independently as they can: autonomy for some is their aspiration.

After this apprenticeship

After the Apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for you to advance in the workplace or go on to higher education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Mya Buckingham

mya@hullbusiness.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264197.

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Closes in 28 days (Monday 14 October at 11:59pm)

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