Teaching assistant Apprentice (SEN) - Harlow Fields School and College Harlow Fields School and College

We are looking for an Apprentice who will be required to attend to pupils' personal needs, helping with social, welfare, care and health matters, which may include toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility. You will also be studying the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 27 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

    £5.28 per hour

    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

    Monday to Friday, shifts tbc

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    10 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000204649

  • Positions

    7 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher, differentiating and adapting learning programmes to suit the needs of individual pupils
  • Be aware of and work within school policies and procedures
  • Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment as agreed with the teacher
  • Monitor and record pupil responses and learning achievements, drawing any problems which cannot be resolved to the attention of the teacher
  • Plan and evaluate specialist learning activities with the teacher, including writing reports and records and providing focused personalised provision as required
  • Maintain a clean, safe and tidy learning environment
  • Ongoing guidance and support of pupils in their social development and their emotional well-being, reporting problems to the appropriate person
  • Supply specialist support with direction and guidance from teaching staff, allowing pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in school activities
  • Under the guidance of a teacher support the role of parents/carers, in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents/carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
  • Establish and maintain relationships with families, carers and other professionals
  • Provide short term cover of classes on a regular timetabled basis planned by the teacher. The normal expectation on a weekly basis would be to cover half a day per week and could also provide cover on a non-timetabled basis, usually within own class
  • Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and monitoring of stocks of materials and resources
  • Accompany teaching staff and take responsibility for pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes but not as a Supervisory Assistant
  • Prepare and present displays
  • Supervise individuals and groups of pupils throughout the day, including playground and dining areas
  • Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
  • Provide pastoral care to children
  • Provide basic first aid, if appropriate, ensuring timely referral to health service in emergency situations
  • Support pupils to develop their skills of independence, resilience and confidence
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of support plans including Support Plans and EHCP’s, including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews as required
  • Support the use of ICT in the curriculum Support for the School
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
  • Show a duty of care to pupils 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 pupils have access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school
  • Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
  • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
  • Attend relevant meetings as required
  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
  • Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory

 

The training you will be getting

  • You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months.
  • Training provider: LMP Group (Rated 3rd best apprenticeship training provider across the UK)
  • All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
  • An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • A potential full time role may be available to successful candidates

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Harlow Fields is a very successful special school & college providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties. Due to expansion, we are looking to appoint a number of Learning Support Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers to support pupils' learning in line with codes of practice and school policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be required to attend to pupils' personal needs, helping with social, welfare, care and health matters, which may include toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility. Previous experience of working with children with special educational needs whilst not essential, is preferable.

Employer

Harlow Fields School and College

Address

Tendring Road

Harlow

CM18 6RN

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Training

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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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