Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship at Claycots School, Britwell Campus

Summary

Claycots School, Britwell Campus are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the teachers to support the teaching and learning within the school. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent Individual, whilst also benefitting from opportunities for high-quality training and development.

Wage

£10,816 a year

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In April the Apprenticeship salary will increase to £7.55 an hour. Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am till 3:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 31 March

Duration

1 year 6 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

**Apprentices would be expected to work between 2 sites SL2 1QX & SL1 3UQ)**

Assist the teachers to prepare the classrooms and clear up after use keeping the classroom in good order
In conjunction with the teacher to proactively provide challenging learning opportunities
To help with the planning, preparing, monitoring and assessing of the learning activities
To implement strategies for teaching and learning differentiated to differing groups and pupils
To be familiar with pupil’s individual targets, EHCP outcomes and individual lesson plans
To use initiative and proactively facilitate the progress, integration and inclusion of pupils
To supervise pupils at breaks and lunch
To accompany pupils on trips and outside learning
Ensure the safety of pupils, staff and self-using Team Teach
Support pupils during integration opportunities or work experience placements
Provide general admin support to the teacher
In collaboration with the class teacher liaise with parents and other professionals, maintaining a professional approach at all times
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils
To provide support for pupils' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive relationships
To use ICT to support the teaching and preparing of resources
To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils
Following school procedures to attend to pupil’s social, health, physical, behavioural and medical needs in accordance with individual pupils' plans
Be aware of key school policies and procedures, especially the health and safety and safeguarding policies, reporting concerns to the appropriate person
Respect the confidentiality of pupil information and respond sensitively to pupils' needs
To proactively improve your own practice through observation, training and discussion
All staff to work towards the school development objectives promoting a mutually respectful professional and positive school environment

Desired qualifications and Experience:

A*- C Level GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths
Experience working with children and/or children with SEND

Where you’ll work

145 Monksfield Way

Slough

Berkshire

SL2 1QX

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.
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

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification.

More training information

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade Grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Experience with children

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

https://www.inspire-ata.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Katie Munn

Katie@inspire-ata.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303633.

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