Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Claycots School
Claycots School, Town Hall Campus, are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the teachers to support the teaching and learning within the school. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent Individual, whilst also benefiting from opportunities for high-quality training and development.
Apprenticeship Overview:
- Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
- Working Week: Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 minutes lunch break)
- Hours: 32. hours per week
- Duration: 18 months
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
- Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
- Location: 33 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 3UQ
What you’ll do at work
Apprentices would be expected to work between 2 sites SL2 1QX & SL1 3UQ)
- Assist the teachers in preparing the classrooms and clear up after use keeping the classroom in good order
- In conjunction with the teacher to proactively provide challenging learning opportunities
- To help with the planning, preparing, monitoring and assessing of the learning activities
- To implement strategies for teaching and learning differentiated to differing groups and pupils
- To be familiar with pupils’ individual targets, EHCP outcomes and individual lesson plans
- To use initiative and proactively facilitate the progress, integration and inclusion of pupils
- To supervise pupils at breaks and lunch
- To accompany pupils on trips and outside learning
- Ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and self-using Team Teach
- Support pupils during integration opportunities or work experience placements
- Provide general admin support to the teacher
- In collaboration with the class teacher liaise with parents and other professionals, maintaining a professional approach at all times
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils
- To provide support for pupils' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive relationships
- To use ICT to support the teaching and preparation of resources
To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils - Following school procedures to attend to pupils’ social, health, physical, behavioural and medical needs in accordance with individual pupils' plans
- Be aware of key school policies and procedures, especially the health and safety and safeguarding policies, and report concerns to the appropriate person
- Respect the confidentiality of pupil information and respond sensitively to pupils' needs
- To proactively improve your own practice through observation, training and discussion
- All staff to work towards the school development objectives promoting a mutually respectful professional and positive school environment
Desired qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable
- GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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