Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Summary

Bridgwater College Academy is seeking to appoint an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will work with the Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) Polden Centre Team based in KS3 and KS4. They will also support students within mainstream classes.

Annual wage: £10,400 to £18,590 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Full Time (1 day in college) 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 2 INSET days and some twilight sessions) Working hours: 8:05am to 3:20pm (with 30 minute unpaid breaks) Monday to Friday
31 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 25 February
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

The ideal candidate will be responsible for;

Supporting individual students and within teacher-led small groups
Supporting some students to access mainstream lessons as a 1:1
Encouraging students’ engagement in learning and promoting positive behaviour

To be considered for this inclusive role, you should:

Have an interest in working with children with ASC/Language and Communication needs
Have a desire to understand the needs of autistic students and support them in an educational environment
Have a calm, positive attitude and be a clear, confident communicator
Be able to follow instructions from our experienced team
Be able to build and develop trusting, professional relationships with students and staff

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated SEND team and to play a key role in the further development of this provision at our inclusive academy.

Where you’ll work

Parkway

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4QY

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

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

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

Delivery will take place at our Bridgwater Campus on a weekly basis, term time only

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A-C/9-4)

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
Customer care skills
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

We believe that diversity of thought, culture, background, and perspective secures the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

About this company

Bridgwater College Academy (BCA) has a Local Authority funded Autism Resource Base for KS3/4 students, based on the primary site of the Academy. The Polden Centre is an inclusive, specialist provision for students with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) or significant language and communication need.

Company benefits

We care about our staff and offer various benefits beyond salary, including a supportive environment, a 23% employer pension contribution, generous annual leave, on-site gyms, free parking, retail discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, we would hope to support the successful candidate in further professional development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Natasha Astill

business@btc.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290094.

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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 7 January)

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