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To work as part of the whole staff team in supporting the individual learning needs of students. Modelling appropriate social skills and supporting students in making the right choices, resolving conflict and developing thinking skills.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils in lessons who have an Education Health Care Plan
- Work 1:1 and with small groups of pupils under the direction of a teacher
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other colleagues in managing behaviour and encouraging pupils to make the right choices within the framework of the Behaviour Policy
- Focus on literacy and numeracy support and progress across the curriculum, building resilience and perseverance skills in pupils
- Motivate pupils to engage in learning tasks and model problem-solving skills in attempting difficult tasks and overcoming barriers to learning
- Contribute to the whole school ethos of restorative practices and solution-focused work to support children and young people in making the right decisions and developing improved personal strategies for managing and modifying their own behaviour
- Provide pastoral support for students, including liaison with parents/carers in conjunction with the class teacher or form tutor
- Contribute to the creation of stimulating and safe learning environments for all students as well as contributing to the overall professional appearance of the school building through displays and attention to student behaviour related to damage / graffiti
- Record management information in relation to behaviour and achievement on agreed systems
- Attend daily briefing and debriefing meetings as well as other staff meetings and team training as directed by the Head Teacher
- Develop a stimulating and exciting learning environment for students with opportunities for broadening experiences and learning new skills
- Undertake supervisory duties during unstructured time in line with the team ethos of the school and any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head Teacher
- Adhere to Team Teach procedures to ensure the health and safety of all pupils and staff
- Engage with professional development and undertake tasks and responsibilities associated with the training completed
- Abide by the school's policies, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety and equal opportunities
- Undertake other reasonable duties which are consistent with both the needs of the school and commensurate with the role of the post holder
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Requirements
- GCSE in Maths and English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C))
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Experience and/or willingness to work with pupils to aid regulation and promote personal development is needed
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
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Benefits
- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
- To be discussed with the employer upon completion of apprenticeship
About Endeavour
Endeavour is a secondary SEMH school in Bexleyheath. Pupils are 11-16 years and all have an EHCP and SEN. The candidates would work within the Maths and/or Science department, assisting learning.
Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Contact
- LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
- Evelyn Nartey
- evelyn.nartey@lsec.ac.uk
- 02039544152
- The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036674.
- Closes on Tuesday 11 August 2026
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