Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Looe Community Academy SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST

Looe Community Academy is looking for Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join their fantastic team in Cornwall. The successful applicant will work with children in a classroom setting, assist the teacher with lessons, help out during lunch time, general display and admin work and other duties to be discussed with the school directly.

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Closing date: 23 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,691.97

    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

    You will be working 35 hours and 20 minutes per week, term time only. Shift patterns to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 35.3

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    24 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000194202

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

The Apprentice’s Role:

  • To take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social, emotional and physical needs of all students
  • To support the curriculum through the provision of assistance to the teacher in the practical organisation of class activities and small group work
  • To meet the individual and collective learning needs of students with specific educational needs

Duties and responsibilities:

  • To assist individuals and groups of students in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the curriculum. To take into account the learning support involved in aiding the students so as to learn as effectively as possible
  • To establish supportive professional relationships with the student(s) concerned and to encourage the acceptance and inclusion of all students
  • To encourage social integration and individual development of students
  • To assist in preparing, using and maintaining relevant teaching resources, including wall displays and cleaning up classrooms after activities. To ensure that basic classroom materials and equipment are available for use
  • To assist with lunch and break time supervision of students on a rota basis in accordance with the academy’s supervision procedure
  • To accompany students on educational visits and outings as supervised by the teacher or senior person responsible
  • To assist with the assessment, monitoring and recording of students’ progress, health, behaviour and general wellbeing. To give feedback any information (including concerns) regarding the wellbeing and educational needs of students to the teacher or SENDCo, deputy headteacher or designated safeguarding lead as appropriate
  • To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/academy work and to ensure the confidentiality of such sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the academy
  • To supervise an individual or small group of students within a class under the overall direction of the teacher
    10. To administer minor first aid (as trained), assist in the dispensing of medically prescribed controlled drugs (as per the approved procedure) and to assist with the personal hygiene (including incontinent students) and physical needs of students with regard to health, safety and wellbeing as required
  • To meet the physical and mobility needs of the student, assisting in the use of a wheelchair/hoist, ensuring compliance with safe lifting procedures and undertaking associated training
  • To meet the needs of students with emotional and behavioural difficulties
  • To control the student to prevent harm and disruption to the student or others, within the scope of the post holder’s training (e.g. positive handling, team teaching) and the academy’s policies and procedures
  • To develop methods of promoting and reinforcing students’ self-esteem and to promote independence through the development of self-help skills
  • To meet with and advise the SENDCo and/or other appropriate staff and to carry out administrative tasks associated with all of the above duties as directed by the teacher, SENDCo or other appropriate staff

The training you will be getting

The Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship includes:

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard
  • Learner Well Being
  • Apprentices without English and maths at Level 2 must achieve these prior to taking the End Point Assessment

You will be allocated an assessor who will work with you throughout your programme, offering you support throughout. Mentoring and guidance will be given to you to enable you to succeed with your apprenticeship.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will have regular visits from your assessor who will monitor your progress and conduct observations within your workplace.

Whilst at Skills Group, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge/theory, with support sessions to help you complete the required tasks.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Many of their previous apprentices have successfully managed to secure employment with the Academy, with one subsequently progressing to Assistant SENDCo

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade A*-C (9-4)) Desired

Things to consider

Please note transport will be required due to the location of this role.

About the employer

Looe Community Academy is situated in the historic fishing town of Looe on Cornwall's outstanding south eastern coastline, serving the beautiful coastal and rural villages and hamlets and is just a scenic, 30 minute drive from Plymouth. Assessed by Ofsted in January 2019 as a good school, the Academy is an inclusive secondary community school delivering Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 to 610 students aged 11-16 and of mixed ability. Our mission is to create and sustain a caring learning community of high quality, where everyone is valued for who they are and what they may become. Enshrined in Cornish, the Academy motto is “bydh gwella gylli” (be the best you can be). The Academy is part of the South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust (SMART), which provides for outstanding local career opportunities, excellent professional development opportunities and access to expert support, advice, guidance and knowledge pooling from fellow practitioners in our partner schools.

Employer

SOUTH EAST CORNWALL MULTI ACADEMY REGIONAL TRUST

Address

Looe Community Academy

Barbican Rd

Sunrising

PL13 1NQ

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Training

Training provider

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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