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Fullhurst Community College are looking to employ an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to providing support and learning for pupils with SEND (Special Educational Needs), such as those, severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of pupils
• Assist in the development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils’ behaviour under the direction of teaching staff/senior colleagues
• Provide specialist assistance to pupils with SEND who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Follow and adhere to all college policies and procedures including the GDPR policy, equality and diversity policy, health and safety policy, safeguarding children in education - child protection policy
• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including hygiene, dressing and eating, as well as help with social, emotional, welfare and health matters reporting problems to teacher as appropriate
• Physically assist pupils in activities
• Assist with the development and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans and/or other support plans, as required
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• When accompanying teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities support pupils with medical care needs
• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and learning activities and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Assist with the preparation of learning activities
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school’s policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers referring any difficult or contentious issues as appropriate
• Support teaching /senior staff with routine administration, such as such as photocopying, typing, filing, money, prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
• Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Working week;

Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed

Total hours per week: 30

Expected duration;

16 months

Benefits;

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
• Earn while you learn
• No debt
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
• Secure a job with little or no experience
• Remote learning
• Paid twice a month