Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Nova Training; Dereham; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Training is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Dereham for a full-time apprenticeship. You will support the class teacher with lesson delivery and workshop sessions, manage resources, and contribute to learners' progress reports.

This role requires at least 1 year of TA experience, a Special Education qualification, and strong communication skills to engage with learners and parents. The role emphasises collaboration and safeguarding throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Teaching Assistant in an education setting.
• Relevant qualification or training in Special Education.
• Experience with EHCP is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Vision, innovation and passion for teaching.
• Ability to plan and assess and work creatively.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher in the preparation and delivery of lessons/interventions.
• Lead workshop sessions and manage resources and ensure equipment safety.
• Provide daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
• Interact with parents/caregivers on a regular basis.
• Assist in managing behavioural difficulties and motivate students.
• Contribute to the school's core vision and values and work in a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English & Maths knowledge

Education

Special Education training

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-Time, Apprenticeship

Location: Dereham

Hours: 37.5 hrs per wk, Mon-Fri

Salary: £8 ph, Apprenticeship Wage

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a new role?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Teaching Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in the preparation and also the delivery of the lessons/interventions for the day
• Take sessions in workshop, manage resources and ensure security of equipment and materials,
• Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
• Interaction with parents/caregivers on a regular basis.
• Assist in dealing with any behavioural difficulties that may occur
• Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best
• Contribute to our core vision and values
• Be able to work independently and as part of a strong and cohesive team
• Have strong subject knowledge within English and Maths

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a Teaching Assistant in an education setting.
• Relevant Qualification/training in Special Education.
• Previous experience of working with learners who have an EHCP would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Have vision, innovation and passion for teaching and learning.
• Help us to build on already good results
• Be confident to support with planning and assessing, be creative and proactive
• Construction knowledge willing to learn

Employee Benefits:

• 25 days holiday entitlement increasing to 30 with length of service,
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, allowing you to purchase an additional 2 weeks holiday per year.
• Day off for your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 support for you, direct family members and dependents over the age of 16.
• Employee Referral Scheme, potential to earn up to £500 if you refer somebody we employ.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme Significant savings on essential and everyday purchases through instant vouchers, reloadable cards and cashback.

Nova Training places the highest priority on safeguarding all of our learners and staff. We are a Safer Recruitment employer, job applications will be subject to detailed scrutiny. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate screening including identity checks with past employers, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and entitlement to work in the UK will be verified as part of our further recruitment process, following a face-to-face interview. All relevant employment documents will be seen and verified. NB: Only original or certified documents are acceptable. Nova Training receives a high number of applications for each role advertised and although we would like to, we are not always able to deliver feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not been contacted within 14 days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and please do take a look at our website and Indeed for future opportunities.