Teaching assistant with SEN Specialism Apprenticeship

THE ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY

7 Orchard Court, Binley Business Park, Coventry CV3 2TQ, CV3 2QP

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 3 October)

Posted on 19 September 2024

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Summary

As SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Corpus Christ Catholic Primary School, you will also be responsible for supporting Classroom Teachers with the education of children in our School where necessary under the direction of the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team. As well as undertake supervision of children during their lunch breaks.

Annual wage
£12,314 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4.30pm, 39 weeks per year

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 10 October

Duration

1 Year 8 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

As SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Corpus Christ Catholic Primary School, you will also be responsible for supporting Classroom Teachers with the education of children in our School where necessary under the direction of the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team. As well as, undertake supervision of children during their lunch breaks in the playground and dining room.

Where you’ll work

7 Orchard Court, Binley Business Park, Coventry CV3 2TQ

CV3 2QP

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

SCCU LTD

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

    Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.

    - Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period
    - Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs
    - Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT (if required)

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade Pass)
    • English (grade Pass)

    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
    • Number skills
    • Patience

    About this company

    Corpus Christi is a happy and caring Catholic primary school where the whole community work together to give our children the very best experiences and opportunities. Our school aims to create a Christian community, where the Gospel values are seen to be at work and where interaction is encouraged between home, school, parish and the wider international community. Offering provision for children from Nursery through to Year 6 we aim to nurture and cherish the uniqueness of every individual who enters our school as we guide and support them through their formative years.

    After this apprenticeship

    Future Prospect: Potential permanent position within the school, following a successful apprenticeship.

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    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SCCU LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278083.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Thursday 3 October)

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