SEN Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Summary

At Nancealverne school we are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. We are looking for a career driven and supportive apprentice to join our busy team.

Annual wage: £10,150.40 to £18,143.84 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday - Term time only. 9.00m - 3.30pm - 30 minute break.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 27 November
Duration: 1 year 4 months
Positions available: 2

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

To take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social, and physical needs of the pupils, to support the curriculum and the school through the provision of assistance to the teacher in the practical organisation of class activities and small group work
To meet the needs of pupils with specific needs for learning support in relation to severe physical, learning, and complex behavioural difficulties
To assist individuals and groups of children in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the Curriculum. To take into account the learning support involved to aid the children to learn as effectively as possible
To establish supportive relationships with the pupil/s concerned and to encourage acceptance and inclusion of all pupils
To assist with the physical and medical needs of pupils requiring specialist personal hygiene, self-care (including incontinence) and to manage the physical needs of young people with regard to health and safety as required
To attend to the physical and medical needs of pupils requiring specialist care, for example assisting with one-to-one feeding, administering medication etc.
To meet the mobility needs of pupils assisting in the use of a wheelchair/hoist, ensuring compliance with safe lifting procedures and associated training
To meet the needs of pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties. To support the teacher in the management of pupils with challenging behaviour so as to prevent harm and disruption to the pupil or others, within the limits of the post holders training (eg: Team Teach) and school policies and procedures
To carry out administrative tasks associated with all of the above duties as directed by the teacher
To remain aware and work within all relevant school-working practices, policies and procedures
To attend class meetings, staff meetings and school-based INSET as required
To be aware of and work in accordance with the school’s child protection policies and procedures, and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures which may noted during the course of duty
To be aware of and adhere to applicable rules, regulations, legislation, and procedures including the Schools Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, national legislation (including Health and Safety, Data Protection)
To be responsible for monitoring the use of and maintaining materials and equipment within the classroom
To monitor stock levels of materials, check for missing and/or damaged equipment, and arrange for new supplies to be ordered as required (subject to approval) so as to ensure all necessary teaching aids are readily available at all times
To assist in preparing, using, and maintaining relevant teaching resources, including wall displays and cleaning up classrooms after activities. To ensure that basic classroom materials are available for use

Where you’ll work

Nancealverne School

Madron Road

Penzance

Cornwall

TR20 8TP

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

Teaching Assistant level 3 standard.

20% off-the-job training.

Tutor support via smart assessor.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade A*-C (4-9))

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
Administrative skills
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Nancealverne School is for children aged 2-19 who have severe, profound and complex learning difficulties. This focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement. They are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of their pupils. The staff and governors have high aspirations for their children and young people through a broad and varied curriculum; highly structured, differentiated and personalised learning programmes.

https://www.nancealverne.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Higher learning teaching assistant level 4 course available.

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 VAC1000284275.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 26 November at 11:59pm)

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