Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Nova Training; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday increasing to 30 with

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme up to £500

Employee Discount Scheme

Optional early finish on Friday 2:30pm

Job summary

Nova Training in Willenhall is hiring an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to support teachers and learners in a dynamic educational setting. The role emphasizes working with students with special educational needs and contributing to engaging lessons and activities.

You will assist in lesson delivery, monitor progress, communicate with caregivers, and support with planning and assessment to improve learning outcomes. This apprenticeship offers valuable hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year 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.
• Vision, innovation and passion for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in preparation and delivery of lessons/interventions.
• Provide daily reports on learners' progress and barriers to learning.
• Interact with parents/caregivers regularly.
• Assist in dealing with behavioural difficulties that may occur.
• Motivate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best.
• Contribute to Nova Training's core vision and values.
• Work independently and as part of a strong, cohesive team.
• Demonstrate strong English and Maths knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Planning & assessment

Behaviour management

Classroom support

Education

Qualification in Special Education

Job description

Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-Time, Apprenticeship,

Location: Willenhall

Salary: £8 per hr, 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.

As a Teaching Assistant you will have a passion for working with students with special educational needs and will be committed to ensuring that all students have access to high quality education and support. Through this you will also be required to work closely with the tutors providing assistance in the classroom as well as on any outdoor activities/trips.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in the preparation and also the delivery of the lessons/interventions for the day
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Optional early finish on Friday at 2.30 pm.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.
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