Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at EvergreenSchool
Evergreen School is a special school with two purpose-built campuses in Warwick. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our team. You may already have SEN experience or be in a mainstream setting, or have gained your experience, knowledge and skills somewhere else.
Apprenticeship Overview:
- Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
- Working Week: Monday 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 4pm and Wednesday to Friday 9am - 3.35pm
- Hours: 32.25 hours per week
- Duration: 18 months
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
- Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
- Location: Deansway, Warwick, CV34 5DF
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:
- Contribute to curriculum planning and evaluation and assist in implementation
- Assist in the delivery of lessons/sessions and interact with the teacher and pupils as required
- Undertake agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting according to pupil responses
- Support and use ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
- Support individuals or groups during independent / group work eg explain tasks, reinforce key objectives/concepts or vocabulary, use practical apparatus, support less able pupils, extend / challenge more able, keep pupils on task, interested, motivated and engaged
- Encourage pupils to engage and learn in a fun and safe way through a developmentally appropriate curriculum e.g. early years play philosophy or community based practical life skills.
- Ensure pupil's unique characteristics and interests are valued and their ‘voice’ is heard
- Occasional support to the whole class for short periods, e.g. story reading, sensory story, circle time games, ICT sessions or physical activities
- Help pupils develop communication skills using a total communication approach that is consistent with advice from SaLT and class teacher
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils, encourage them to interact and work co-operatively and engage in activities
- Promote independence and development of self-esteem
- Assist in the personal, social, emotional development of pupils and the development of self-esteem
- Assist with the development and implementation of personalised learning intentions which are smaller steps towards the pupils EHCP outcomes
- Support pupils to manage their emotions and responses to the environment through collaborative team work developing individual support plans
- Support the implementation of ISP and work together to implement strategies to manage pupil behaviour positively and effectively
- Work with the class team and the family to implement the individual support plans and log effectively pupils' behaviour (IRIS) review and reflect on supporting the pupils proactively
Using specialist skills/knowledge/training, provide support in specialist areas
- Encourage and reinforce positive interactions between pupils working towards any SEMH short steps set at the annual review of EHCP
- Identify and report uncharacteristic behaviour patterns on IRIS
- Assist with pupil supervision on trips off the premises, under overall guidance of the teacher
- Working with children / pupils with complex special needs, monitor and provide for their general care, safety and welfare, including tasks connected with their social inclusion and providing for their personal, physical and health care needs, including toileting support and over mealtimes
- As a very last resort use physical intervention strategies to prevent imminent or immediate risk to harm of the pupil/s by following training e.g. team teach
- Comply with the school’s Code of Conduct, Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and practices
- Assist with lesson/activity planning, delivery and evaluation
- Monitor individual/group achievement of learning intentions and feedback to the teacher/pupil
- Contribute to pupil assessment through observation and reporting in line with the school assessment systems
- Record information relevant to assessment and review of pupils’ progress
- Collaborate with team members to compile assessments and reports to support the annual review of the pupils Educational Health Care Plan
- Active involvement in day-to-day management of the learning environment including responsibility for the care and preparation of teaching aids, equipment, materials and differentiated resources
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable
Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Patience, sensitivity, and a calm, caring nature
- Enthusiastic about supporting children's learning and development
- Flexible, adaptable, and a team player
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Good active listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and use initiative
- Confident using basic IT systems or handheld devices
- Interest in education and understanding people’s behaviours and needs
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.
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.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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.
#InspireLP
