Level 3 Teaching Assistant/SEND Support Apprentice

Summary

We are looking to appoint an excellent teaching assistant, to support teaching and learning, who is passionate about education, resilient in their goal for continued self-improvement and who fosters a love of learning in children. (Subject to a 3 month probation period).

Annual wage

£10,816 to £19,333.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage for this role is FTE £11,680. Due to the term time only nature of the role actual wage is £9,318. Hourly rate is £6.40.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.20am - 3.20pm and Friday, 8.20am - 2.20pm. Possibility of overtime for after school provision.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

Be aware of all policies and procedures relevant to child protection and comply with them
Attend relevant staff meetings and training as required
Support, promote and develop the Jewish ethos of the school and act as a positive role model in the school community
Develop a positive relationship with individual pupils
Supervise and provide particular support throughout the day (including lunch period)
Supervise pupil Breakfast Club
Deliver specific intervention programmes to individuals or groups of pupils under the direction of the teacher and other senior leaders
Liaise with other members of staff
Provide practical help to ensure the pupil’s safety and well-being in activities such as PE or on school trips
Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety and access to the curriculum
Promote inclusion and acceptance of pupils with high level needs amongst peers
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks
Support the use of technology in learning tasks
Administer medication to pupils whilst following strict safety procedures
Work alongside other members of staff in the setting to monitor individual pupils closely and provide feedback to parents and other professionals
Keep clear records of interventions carried out with individual pupils
Support pupils in the classroom to participate fully in all activities
Attend class trips
Contribute to maintaining an engaging and well-ordered learning environment within classes
Take and lead phonics groups using Read Write Inc

Where you’ll work

Childwall Road

Liverpool

L15 6WU

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

FIT UK TRAINING & EDUCATION LTD

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

The position will involve working with SEN pupils on a 1-1 basis

About this company

King David Primary School is a Modern Orthodox Jewish school. Alongside providing a stimulating and enriching education, we believe nurturing the spiritual, personal, moral, and cultural development of our children is fundamental to all that we do. Through our core values, we aim to create a community of happy and confident children, who are proud of their heritage and faith.

https://www.kingdavidprimary.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant
SEND Support

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KING DAVID PRIMARY SCHOOL

Annie Newport

a.newport@kingdavidliverpool.co.uk

01512351420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287540.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 6 December at 11:59pm)

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