Gretton School are seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to learn and work towards achieving a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. Gretton School welcomes autistic children and young people aged from 5—19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Working under the guidance of teaching staff to undertake care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs
  
• Monitor students’ responses to living and learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement
  
• Establish supportive relationships and trust with students
  
• Follow behaviour management plans or other specific strategies as directed, consistently and effectively in line with agreed policy
  
• Take responsibility for the care and support of designated students
  
• Give students feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop self-reliance and self-esteem
  
• Understand and assist with positive handling techniques used within the school
  
• Comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in the school
  
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Child Protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
  
• Take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge, skills and development and participate in regular performance reviews
  
• Produce concise reports and complete other written or electronic documentation as directed
  
• Carry out duties in accordance with Equal Opportunity Policy
  
• Modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes
  
• Help make appropriate resources to support the students and prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson e.g. making books, labels, signs and undertake practical tasks to maintain a good standard of classroom appearance
  
• Provide general clerical and administrative support, e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities using ICT where appropriate
  
• Communicate the progress and needs of the learners with whom you work to the teaching staff
  
• The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school/service as may be reasonably expected

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
• Functional skills Level 2 Maths and English (if required)

Desired skills;

• Knowledge/ understanding of Autism
  
• Experience of Autism Spectrum conditions
  
• Ability to adhere to relevant procedures and guidelines and put them into practice
  
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports and other clear written records.
  
• Good ICT Skills, (Google Suite, Email, Databases)
  
• HLTA Qualifications
  
• Clean Driving licence
  
• Autism Qualification
  
• Experience of working within a specialist independent setting
  
• Experience of supporting the development of social skills with learners with ASC
  
• Strategic behaviour management
  
• Happy to work independently but very much a team player
  
• Ability to engage with children/young people
• Approachable and friendly
  
• Organised and able to multitask

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

Duration of programme;

16 months

Working Week;

Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed