Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Chesterton Community Sports College

Staffordshire, ST5 7LP

Closes in 12 days (Sunday 6 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 September 2024

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Summary

Chesterton Community Sports are looking to recruit a teaching assistant apprentice to work in small groups or provide one-to-one support to pupils with identified special educational needs in lessons across the curriculum in Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will support pupils in exams by reading and/or scribing.

Annual wage
£10,816 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

1 Year 6 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

The job:

  • Work in small groups or provide one-to-one support to pupils with identified special educational needs in lessons across the curriculum in Key Stages 3 and 4.
  • Deliver targeted intervention weekly to identified pupils using the latest resources in our fully equipped Intervention Room.
  • Support pupils in exams by reading and/or scribing. 

A little extra information:

The SEN Department at CCSC is the largest department at the heart of the school and we are all passionate about inclusion and helping pupils to achieve their full potential and lead happy and fulfilled lives.

Our SENCo sets out our strategic approach to identifying and supporting pupils with special education needs (SEN) and our Deputy SENCo and dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) carry out this approach in lessons and interventions. We use the very latest standardised and progress testing to identify educational needs or gaps for every pupil on roll at CCSC.  This data is then combined with our unparalleled personal and social knowledge of the pupils in our care to create bespoke support and interventions for those who need it.

The majority of the support that pupils receive is small group or one-to-one support in the classroom. We ensure that students are supported across the curriculum and that they have every opportunity to access and enjoy lessons whilst making progress alongside their peers. Our department also has the experience and flexibility to support pupils with a range of SEN and disabilities in our fully equipped Intervention Room and our main base in the SEN Room. We keep up to date with the latest research and guidelines around SEN by attending regular training courses and we take every opportunity to share our in-depth knowledge appropriately with wider teaching staff.

Where you’ll work

Chesterton Community Sports College

Castle Street, Chesterton

Newcastle under Lyme

Staffordshire

ST5 7LP

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

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

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 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
      https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-0
    • 20% off the job training (minimum 6 hours weekly)

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above (or equivalent))
    • Maths (grade 4/C or above (or equivalent))

    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
    • Team working
    • Patience

    About this company

    Chesterton Community Sports College is an over-subscribed, successful and caring 11-16 school. We have a reputation for providing excellent support to pupils with SEN and we are looking for someone to join our amazing SEN department!

    https://www.ccsc.staffs.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Could lead to a permanent position for the right person

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

    The Apprenticeship Hub

    apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

    01782 254287

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275674.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Sunday 6 October at 11:59pm)

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