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Apprentice Teaching Assistant
A rare opportunity has arisen within Villa Real School. We are seeking an ambitious Apprentice Teaching Assistant to complement our class teams.
This job may require exposure to some difficult working conditions. For example, being in contact with bodily fluids or exposure to children who may exhibit challenging behaviours. There is also a small but significant group of children with complex and/or life-threatening medical conditions.
Training in manual handling, positioning, eating and feeding, health and safety, team teaching, behaviour management, hydrotherapy and Safeguarding (child protection) is part of the school training package. Support is provided until the post holder is able to carry out the routines as part of the team.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a multi-professional team to meet the needs of pupils and students attending Villa Real School.
- Behave in a professional way at all times, in keeping with the vision and ethos of the school.
- Work with individuals or groups of pupils carrying out educational programmes, as directed by the teacher.
- Make contributions to assessments, reviews and discussions on the pupil’s achievements and developments.
- Support with eating and feeding programmes, communication targets, moving and handling plans, medical management plans, behaviour management plans and toilet training programmes as directed by the teacher.
- Supervise pupils during breaks.
- Take a full part in both school-based and externally provided professional development.
- Work in any department of the school when necessary and as directed by the Senior Management Team.
- Carry out other duties or responsibilities as required by the Head Teacher which contribute to the smooth running of the classroom or the school as a whole.
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The above is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any duties which may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and the competence of the post as directed by the Head Teacher.
Requirements
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- GCSE in English (grade 4).
- GCSE in Maths (grade 4).
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Course contents (Teaching Assistant - Level 3):
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
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The apprenticeship involves one college day per month and the apprentice will receive regular visits from their trainer coach.
Benefits
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
- Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a possibility of further training and/or full-time employment.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the course at East Durham College for Teaching Assistant (Level 3).
About Villa Real School
Villa Real School is an all-age 2 to 19 years Special School with pupils with SLD, PMLD and Autism. The Governors are seeking to employ a dynamic and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to enhance the care and support in our school.
Villa Real is a truly wonderful place to work. It is a special place to visit and provides the children and families it supports great opportunities. Our children are taught via a bespoke curriculum that meets their needs.
We offer a happy, caring and stimulating environment, where everybody is welcomed and respected. Our ethos and core values support this model and are lived out in the daily work of the school and within the community.
Our ambition, and yours, will be that Villa Real will continue to be a centre of excellence for promoting the latest inclusive practices within education; locally, regionally and nationally. Our pupils deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, and in turn the special candidate will enjoy a fulfilling career, releasing your potential and maximising your impact in a forward thinking and innovative ethos.
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