Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Claycots School

Claycots School, Town Hall 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 benefiting from opportunities for high-quality training and development.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minutes lunch break)
• Hours: 32. hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location: 33 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 3UQ

What you’ll do at work

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

• Assist the teachers in preparing 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 pupils’ 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 preparation of resources
  To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils
• Following school procedures to attend to pupils’ 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, and report 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

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
  

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