Spa Education Trust - Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship

Getting In Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a SEND Pathway Apprenticeship. This role involves supporting students with their academic and emotional needs, fostering independence, and ensuring a positive learning environment. You will work closely with teachers and contribute to the classroom's overall vision. If you have a passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in children's lives, this apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and gain valuable experience in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Achieve GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths.
• At least 1 year experience in a learning/child care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic work, craft activities, and classroom organization.
• Support pupils' emotional and social development.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Experience with children

SEN experience

Patience

Team working

Emotional resilience

Education

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths

Childcare Qualification

Job description

Apply to: Spa Education Trust - Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship

Learning Provider

Delivered by LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Employer

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• Helping with supervision of academic work such as reading, writing and number work
• Reading and telling stories
• Assisting with craftwork and activities within the classroom
• General cleaning up and practical classroom organisation. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area under the guidance of teaching staff
• Contribute to the overall vision and values of the school
• To work cooperatively as a part of a team for the benefit of the pupils in the class
• To be fully aware and understand the duties and responsibilities outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people
• Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards, ensuring materials and equipment are clean, in working order and safely stored
• To provide support for pupils’ emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour
• Encourage pupils to act independently where appropriate
• To provide communication support using modes of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the pupils

Essential Skills

• Achieve GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths
• Basic Numeracy Skills & Literacy Skills
• At least 1 year experience of working effectively in a learning/child care setting

Desired Skills

• Willingness to undertake various training to effectively support pupils with SEN
• Understanding of how different children develop and learn and the experience to identify and apply appropriate processes to achieve progression
• Childcare Qualification

Personal Qualities

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Must be well organised
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Spa Education Trust - Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship

Employer Description

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licensed by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry.

We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual.

Vacancy Location

Monnow Road SE1 5RN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000286914

Key Dates

Apply From

13/11/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2024-12-13 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

To be determined

Possible Start Date

2025-01-01

Training

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification.

Learning Provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Contact Details

Katie Munn

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non-judgemental, Patience, Experience with children, Flexible, Caring, SEN experience