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South Molton Community College - Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice
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We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with the parents.
- 32.15 hours per week, £12.85ph, Lunch Break.
Purpose of the role
To support teachers and the wider Inclusion Team in providing high-quality learning and pastoral support to students across South Molton Community College, whilst completing the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
Responsibilities
The post holder will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a qualified Teaching Assistant through a combination of practical experience, mentoring, and off-the-job training.
Supporting Students
- Support students individually and in small groups during lessons. Help students access learning activities and remain engaged.
- Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
- Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional needs.
- Promote positive behaviour using school behaviour systems.
- Supervise students safely during learning activities.
- Support emotional wellbeing where appropriate.
- Support with after school homework club.
Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Prepare individualised classroom and learning resources.
- Assist with the planning of learning activities.
- Support students with learning during lessons.
- Reinforce learning through questioning and explanation.
- Observe good classroom practice.
- Develop skills in adapting resources.
- Assist with assessment activities.
- Record observations of student progress and provide detailed and regular feedback on student's achievement and progress.
- Deliver predetermined learning/care/support programmes.
- Undertake general administrative support for the Assistant SENDCo & SENDCo
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Professional Development
- Complete all apprenticeship assignments on time.
- Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio.
- Attend all off-the-job training.
- Participate in regular reviews with the training provider.
- Reflect on own practice.
- Seek and act upon feedback.
- Demonstrate continual professional development.
- Attend whole school INSET training.
What you'll gain
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- Practical experience in a successful secondary school
- Mentoring from experienced Teaching Assistants
- Experience supporting students aged 11-16
- Ongoing safeguarding and SEND training
- Opportunity to apply for permanent Teaching Assistant vacancies
Safeguarding Responsibilities
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staff are required to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.
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Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory references, online checks, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or willingness to achieve where apprenticeship rules allow)
- Right to work in the UK
- Good communication skills
- Good written English
- Basic IT skills
- Positive attitude towards learning
- Reliable and organised
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
- Patient
- Caring
- Professional
- Resilient
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Willing to learn
Desirable
- Experience working with young people
- Volunteering / Coaching
- First Aid qualification
- Understanding of SEND
- Experience working in education
The school is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This job description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role, as reasonably directed by the Senior Leadership Team.
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