Educational Support Assistant apprenticeship

SALENDINE NOOK ACADEMY TRUST

Huddersfield

On-site

GBP 9,000 - 13,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship program

Level 5 TA apprenticeship available

Term-time hours

Job summary

Salendine Nook Academy Trust in Huddersfield is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant apprentice (Level 3) to support SEND students within classroom settings. You will work under a teacher, providing one-to-one or small-group assistance aligned to learning goals.

The apprenticeship offers a Level 5 TA pathway after completion, with term-time hours, duration around 1 year 6 months, and training delivered by LET ME PLAY LIMITED. 2 positions available.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English at A*-C (4-9) or equivalent.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Patience and ability to work with SEND pupils.
Ability to follow school procedures and adapt to classroom routines.

Responsibilities

Assist in classrooms supporting SEND pupils under teacher guidance.
Record progress and help meet learning objectives/targets.
Provide one-to-one or small-group support per pre-planned activities.
Contribute to routine tasks such as photocopying and filing.
Support behaviour plans and teamwork with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C / 4-9)

Job description

Introduction

Salendine Nook are looking for a passionate and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This role includes Working with SEND students, to help support them with their learning in the classroom. Typically this will involve 'helicopter support' assisting in classes with multiple SEND needs.

About the Employer

Mainstream Secondary School within a small MAT, currently employing two LMP Apprentice ETAs.

What You'll Do

Teaching Support:

To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school
To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils
Under the guidance of the teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management of pupils in school
Under the direction of the teacher provide one to one support to pupils or working with small groups of pupils on pre-planned activities, to reinforce the teacher’s approach
To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. Photocopying, filing etc.

Pupil Support:

To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one to one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices
To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability
To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements
As required to deal with pupils who require physical restraint and intervention, using such methods as TEAM-TEACH, under the direction of the Principal
As required, to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction)
To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required

Curriculum Activities:

Under the direction of the teacher, assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
To contribute in the presentation of pupils’ work and maintenance of display areas
To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources
To attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required

Training Outcome