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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Orchard Lodge, Bath Orchard Lodge, St Mark’s School

Looking for a varied role working with kind and lively children? We’re looking for Teaching Assistants who are practical, enthusiastic and caring to work in Orchard Lodge, a specialist resource base at St Mark’s School. All of the students in the provision have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and have Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 15 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    5 days per week (Mon –Fri) 8.30am - 3.00pm term time only (39 weeks per year)

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000060471

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Students are taught within the resource base and also access mainstream lessons.  No two days are the same at Orchard Lodge!

As a teaching assistant at Orchard Lodge you would support the teaching staff within the base.

Orchard Lodge largely follows a primary model, where students are taught the majority of lessons in KS3 and KS4 groups.

There are opportunities for students to integrate with the main school and pupils are able to attend selected mainstream lessons supported by a teaching assistant.

Students attend work placements where they may be supported by a teaching assistant.

We have a varied Life Skills programme where we go travel training, we use our kitchen and we look after our garden.

  • Working with and supporting individuals and small groups of students on activities and within interventions.
  • Establishing supportive relationships with the students.
  • Assisting in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the development of learning strategies.

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant
  • Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 if required
  • End Point Assessment: Practical workplace observation; Q&A session; Professional Discussion.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Further training to specialise in specific areas of SEND.

Permanent employment within the school.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Energetic and resilient, Warmth and empathy, Trust and respect

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade A-C/9-4) Essential

Things to consider

Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

About the employer

Orchard Lodge is a specialist resource base at St Mark’s School. All of the students in the provision have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and have Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Students are taught within the resource base and also access mainstream lessons.

Employer

Orchard Lodge, St Mark’s School

Address

St Mark’s School

Bay Tree Road

Larkhall

BA1 6ND

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Training

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

Contact

Laurie Wills

lwills@sslcic.co.uk

07970 707698

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 15 Aug 2022