Apprentice Educational Teaching Assistant at Salendine Nook High School

Salendine Nook High School; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship programme

Job summary

Salendine Nook High School is seeking a motivated candidate to begin a career in education and SEN/SEND support. You will work closely with the SENCo and SEND team to provide high-quality classroom and targeted support for students with SEND, including those with EHCPs.

The role involves supporting students in the classroom and provision spaces within the school, helping them access learning, build independence, and overcome barriers.

Qualifications

• Interest in starting a career in education and SEND support.
• Ability to work with students with EHCPs and diverse needs.
• Willingness to learn and complete apprenticeship tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and targeted support for students with SEND.
• Support students to access learning and develop independence.
• Collaborate with SENCo and SEND team in school.

Skills

SEND support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

EHCP knowledge

Job description

About this Role

This role is ideal for someonelooking to begin a career in education and SEND support. Working closely withthe SENCo and wider SEND team, the successful candidate will providehigh-quality classroom and targeted support for students with Special EducationalNeeds and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health and CarePlans (EHCPs).

The role will involve supportingstudents within the classroom and, where required, within provision spaceswithin the wider school. You will play a key role in helping students accesslearning, develop independence, and overcome barriers. Through acting as apositive role model, the successful candidate will promote inclusion,confidence and a strong sense of belonging for all students.

This role includes enrolment on arecognised Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programme with Let Me Play Education. You will receivestructured training, gain valuable practical experience, and develop the skillsand knowledge required to succeed in a career within education. During theapprenticeship, you will also have the opportunity to develop an understandingof how student progress and provision are monitored across the department,alongside dedicated time to complete assigned apprenticeship tasks andassignments.

The successful candidate will becompassionate, reliable and eager to learn. They will demonstrate strongcommunication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in supportingyoung people with additional needs. Flexibility, initiative, and the ability towork effectively as part of a team is essential.