SEN Teaching Assistant apprenticeship
SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Cornwall, TR20 8TP
Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 26 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 October 2024
Contents
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
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday - Term time only. 9.00m - 3.30pm - 30 minute break.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 27 November
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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
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.
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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