Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Phoenix Collegiate (Secondary School & 6th Form)

Summary

An apprenticeship with Phoenix Collegiate is the perfect way to help you decide the job you want in the future. The opportunity will provide real work experience at the same time as gaining qualifications. Duties include assisting students in the use of resources, including IT, and with maintaining students' interest, engagement and motivation.

Annual wage: £10,400 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday. Exact times to be confirmed.
31 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 1 Year 9 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

Main responsibilities and duties will consist of:

To assist students in the use of resources including IT
To maintain students' interest, engagement and motivation
To support individual and group work assigned by the teacher in raising core skills, and support individual students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) as directed
To assist with the personal care and welfare needs of students as required
Escort students around the school premises/site as required
Assisting with preparation of resources for lessons ensuring that facilities are available as required for student’s learning
Providing lesson support, under the direction of a member of staff and assisting teaching staff with the supervision of students during practical work
Providing technical support and assistance where needed to teachers and students
Demonstrating, supporting and supervising students in the safe use of equipment
Providing support with extra-curricular activities as required
Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment by maintaining a clean, safe and orderly working environment and storing equipment safely

The post holder must:

Be aware of and comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the relevant person
Always ensure the safety and whereabouts of each student during operating hours
Work with individuals, small groups and larger groups of students
Attend in service training and external training as appropriate, consistent with job role and responsibilities
Be aware of their own training needs and be committed to their own continuing professional development
Value all students and their families regardless of race, culture, religion
Ensure that in line with safeguarding/child protection procedures, all concerns are reported to the appropriate person in a sensitive and confidential manner
Work with other professionals as appropriate
Maintain students’ interest, engagement and motivation
It is the responsibility of each employee to carry out their duties in line with School policies on equality, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.

The post holder must always carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the school's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

In accordance with Department for Education statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSiE), Phoenix will conduct an online search of publicly available information as part of due diligence in the Recruitment Clearances process.

The outcome of an online search will be used only to meet the intended purpose of the KCSiE 2022 guidance, in relation to whether an applicant is suitable to work with children and young people. No other aspects of personal profiles will be used to form an opinion of a candidate and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise.

Where you’ll work

Clarkes Lane

West Bromwich

B71 2BX

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

JUNIPER TRAINING 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

As well as working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Motivational
Professional
Flexible
Willing to learn
Outgoing
Mature attitude

Other requirements

You must be willing to shadow senior staff, attend relevant training and be flexible to support the needs of the post. You will need to have a due regard for Safeguarding and Child Protection, therefore you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check prior to commencing in the post. Annual leave must be taken outside of term time only.

About this company

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

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

After this apprenticeship

The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training
You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Rich Nettleton

rich_nettleton@sandwell.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276143.

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Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 25 September at 11:59pm)

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