Teaching Assistant Apprentice Compton Dundon School

Lovely opportunity to support the teaching of children with SEN. Duties involve, photocopying, getting resources ready, supporting the teaching and helping run lunchtime clubs.This post would suit someone who is committed to helping young people achieve the best outcomes in life, to keep them safe and who is passionate about developing young people's knowledge, skills and education.

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Closing date: 01 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

    The wage for this role is £7.50/Hour over a 39 Week Term (Inc Inset Days) 28 Days Holiday Life assurance scheme On site parking Pension scheme Tea/Coffee/refreshments provided

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:30pm Term Time Only.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    21 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000199891

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Staff are expected to arrive at 8.30 am for briefing at 8.45 am
  • Pupils arrive between 8.50 am and 9.00 am
  • The apprentice would be welcoming pupils into the school with other staff members at this time
  • They would then support them in class during tutor time from 9:00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m
  • Support learning through English (period 1), break, and then Maths (Period 2)
  • Support learning again in period 3.
  • Lunchtime lasts for 1 hour which the apprentice will have a half hour break and support for the other half hour
  • They would then be supporting through afternoon lessons (which are sometimes more practical). This is from 1.15 pm to
    3.30 pm
  • Then to help support pupils during hometime at 3.30 pm.
  • From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm is given over to other tasks within the school
  • Other duties involve, photocopying, getting resources ready, supporting the teaching and helping run lunchtime clubs

The training you will be getting

  • Training One day at college
  • Mandatory Training with the Employer - Safeguarding, Prevent, STAIR, Health and Safety and other courses linked to a specialist school
  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Progress into a full Teaching Assistant position
  • Potential further training to role of Teacher in future

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Good Sense of Humour

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

The role will at times involve outside the classroom supporting such as Forest School and swimming

About the employer

Compton Dundon School is an independent special school, situated in the beautiful Somerset countryside, which provides up to 24 places for children aged 5–14 years old who have social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties and/or autistic spectrum condition. This post would suit someone who is committed to helping young people achieve the best outcomes in life, to keep them safe and who is passionate about developing young people's knowledge, skills and education.

Employer

Compton Dundon School

Address

COMPTON DUDON SCHOOL

SCHOOL LANE

COMPTON DUNDON

TA11 6TE

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Training

Training provider

STRODE COLLEGE

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

Contact

Suzie Drew

sdrew@strode-college.ac.uk

01458 844419

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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