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South Staffordshire College is looking for caring, motivated, inclusive individuals, keen to complete their Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification to support our learners.
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in developing a career in learning support, special educational needs (SEND) or education. You will provide high-quality support for young people and adults who have an Education, Health and Care Plan or a specific learning difference or disability.
You should be able to work effectively and imaginatively to support students to take part fully in college life, build confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal and career goals.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Work seamlessly with the lecturer to provide outstanding support for students in a range of vocational subjects and levels to achieve the outcomes as detailed in their EHCP or support plan
- Enable students with a wide range of learning differences to engage with supportive strategies and assistive technologies that support them to make progress
- Provide personal care for students as appropriate as detailed in their EHCP or support plan
- Undergo direct classroom observation and take part in peer observation when appropriate
- Attend and complete training in line with the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification, typically in around 18-months, subject to apprenticeship requirements and successful completion of end point assessment. This will include attended classroom sessions one day a week
- Safeguard and ensure the wellbeing of students, including taking responsibility for reporting child protection matters
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Course Contents
- 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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Requirements
- GCSE in: English and Maths (grade GCSE Grades 9 - 4 or A* - C)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
You will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and must be committed to attending classes one day a week at Cannock Campus.
About South Staffordshire College
South Staffordshire College (SSC) is a supportive and inclusive further education provider where staff are encouraged to be ambitious, collaborative and learner-focused. Guided by our values which are Supportive, Transparent, Ambitious, Respectful and Sustainable (STARS), the college fosters a culture built on trust, openness and continuous improvement.
We care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Opportunity to apply for other vacancies and full-time positions.
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