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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Dene Academy
If you love to support young people and make a difference, this is your chance to take your first steps into the classroom. The successful apprentice teaching assistant will inspire students with additional needs. They will ensure that all students with additional needs both academic and medical are supported both in and out of the classroom.
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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,254.44
Pro rata for Term Time.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Term time only. 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.00am - 3.30pm Friday.
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
07 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000131193
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Specific responsibilities:
- To work and support vulnerable students and students who have additional educational and medical needs
- To work as part of the SEND Support and the Academy’s pastoral team
- To work with small group literacy and/or numeracy intervention
Main responsibilities:
- To work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to provide effective support for learning activities, tailoring support to the needs of the students if necessary
- To support planning and delivery of the curriculum for students
- To offer students varied and purposeful extended day activities in and out of school
- To contribute to the planning, preparation, maintenance and evaluation of learning activities and environment, identify areas of improvement and new developments as necessary
- To promote and assist with the development of core literacy and numeracy skills
- To monitor, assess, report and maintain records of students and their performance
- To work with small groups of students and individuals both within the classroom and during withdrawal sessions
- To provide appropriate support and care for students throughout the day, including break and lunchtime monitoring and pre-post academy activities as necessary
- To attend meetings about students as required
- To invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions
- To accompany and supervise students on trips and visits as appropriate
- To liaise with parents / carers and outside agencies as appropriate
- Follow Academy policy regarding care, support and supervision of students
General:
- Maintain personal expertise, to be a role model and promote high expectations for all members of the school community through your role within the structure
- To model the values, ethos and vision of the Trust
- To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Trust
- To maintain at all times, the utmost confidentiality with regard to all records, personal data relating to staff, students and other information of a sensitive or confidential nature
- Attend relevant meetings as required
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- Show a duty of care to students and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
- Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure that all students have access to opportunities to learn and develop
- Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- To attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development
- Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
- Maths and English Functional Skills if required - if not required, Maths and English upskill will still be provided but you do not need to sit an exam
- Preparation for End Point Assessment
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's in Any Subject including English & Maths (Grade 4 / C and above) Essential
Things to consider
Special Conditions:
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.
• The post-holder will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the work place. To include ensuring that the requirements of Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to.
• To carryout duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy.
• An Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken before and appointment can be confirmed.
About the employer
At Dene Academy, we are dedicated to delivering a supportive, exciting and engaging curriculum providing opportunities for challenge, creativity and independent learning. We aim for our students to feel: a sense of community; to grow in confidence; to be proud of their achievements and to be inspired by their teachers.
At Dene, high quality teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do, combined with exceptional pastoral support to meet the individual needs of every student. As well as encouraging a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning, we are keen to empower our students so that they are independent learners of the future. Our school culture and community ethos is rooted in support, challenge, ambition and achievement.
Employer
Dene Academy
About disability confident
Address
Dene Academy
Manor Way
Peterlee
SR8 5RL
Training
Training provider
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Contact
Emma Norbury
01915185587
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
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