SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice

THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Warwickshire,, CV8 1QB

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 September 2024

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Summary

Working under the overall direction of the responsible teacher, assist and support teaching and learning, provide for general care, safety and welfare of pupils and work with individuals or groups of pupils with complex health care and/or learning needs.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, shifts to be discussed on interview.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 24 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

  • Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation
  • Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required
  • Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting according to pupil responses
  • Support and use ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
  • Support individuals or groups during independent work/group work
  • Occasional support to whole class for short periods
  • Help pupils develop communication skills and social interaction
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities
  • Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
  • Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
  • Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, demonstrating positive values, attitudes and behaviour and setting high expectations
  • Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and development of self-esteem
  • Assist with the development and implementation of SEND/behaviour plans
  • Using specialist skills / knowledge/training, provide support in specialist area
  • Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working within any targets set
  • Assist with pupil intervention strategies following training, e.g. team teach
  • Assist with lesson / activity planning, delivery and evaluation
  • Monitor individual/group achievements of key objectives and feedback to the teacher
  • Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting
  • Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupil’s progress
  • Attend review meetings where relevant for individual pupils including those connected to Education and Health plans
  • Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour and help manage pupil behaviour
  • Liaise with parents/carers, specialist teachers and other professional staff and share and provide information
  • Monitor and provide for the care, safety and welfare of pupils
  • To provide personal/hygiene support to pupils as required by personal plans
  • Support with Forest School and outdoor Learning

Where you’ll work

Burton Green Church of England Academy

Hob Lane

Kenilworth

Warwickshire,

CV8 1QB

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

LET ME PLAY 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

    • Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
    • Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated 1st best apprentice provider in UK)
    • Training will be delivered online, one day a week
    • 20% off the job training 

    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
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    The core mission of the Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is to build a better future for all within our academies who in turn will positively impact their communities. Each academy is an inclusive environment supporting pupils from all faiths and none, reflecting the communities they serve. The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the pupils and staff within the academy trust and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    https://www.burtongreen.covmat.org/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full time position to be considered upon completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Louise

    louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278614.

    Apply now

    Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 23 October at 11:59pm)

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