Level 3 Classroom Teaching Assistant Apprentice - West Lea School Enterprise Cooperative Trust (West Lea)

West Lea School is looking to recruiting enthusiastic, proactive and committed ‘Teaching Assistants’ to join their team. West Lea prides itself on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Teaching Assistants at West Lea provide care, support and assistance to students, all of whom have complex needs.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,523.05

    Uplifts for relevant experience will be discussed at interview

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000184048

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Teaching Assistants at West Lea provide care, support and assistance to students, all of whom have complex needs
  • These may include medical needs, physical disability, speech, language and communication difficulties, and emotional and learning difficulties
  • Teaching Assistants are part of a strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish and learners leave equipped with a ‘suitcase of skills’ that help them to progress onto further education and work

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

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 

Training will be delivered using a blended learning model and will include:

Training led by qualified teachers and School Specialists

  • Online Learning
  • Shadowing and Reciprocal Learning tasks
  • Research Projects
  • Case Studies
  • Observations and discussions
  • Specialist SEND masterclasses

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could progress to the following:

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  • Primary School Teacher

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Initiative, Commitment to the role, Self-Motivated to improve, Ability to use initiative, Well organised, Work part as a team, Enthusiasm

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths - English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The role will be a position that allows the applicant to work with colleagues within a professional setting. It is an invaluable learning opportunity and is also a role that could be invaluable for an existing member of staff who wishes to extend their personal continued professional development.

About the employer

Based in the borough of Enfield, West Lea is a school that provides education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our four campuses – Meridian, Haselbury, Learning for Life and Horizon – serve nearly 450 learners and are home to 220 employees. A strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish, our learners leave equipped with a ‘suitcase of skills’ that help them to progress onto further education and work. We’re a disability confident employer that’s Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core.

Employer

Enterprise Cooperative Trust (West Lea)

Address

West Lea School

Haselbury Road

Edmonton

N9 9TU

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Training

Training provider

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Contact

Adam Baker

vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk

01438 791046

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please visit: www.sportingfuturestraining.co.uk Two options 1.Download application form and send it through to vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk 2. Apply directly with an expression of interest form via the website Any queries contact: Sporting Futures Training - 01438 791068/ 07901 603292

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Sep 2023