We are currently seeking to hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. You will work under the direction of the class teacher to deliver specified support for teaching and learning, gradually taking on more complex responsibilities under close supervision.

Requirements

• Remains calm in difficult situations
• Displays sensitivity and empathy to others
• Able to follow verbal instructions and written guidance/procedures
• Comply with Trust’s commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Support for pupils/students:
  • Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom.
  • Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.
  • Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCO, adjusting activities to pupils/students' responses as appropriate.
  • Support pupils/students with Social, emotional and mental health needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.
• Support for the SENCO / Academy:
  • Support for learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the SENCO.
  • Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities.
  • Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas, ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
  • Work with parents to enhance pupils/students' well-being.
• General:
  • Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy.
  • Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
  • Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• School Level Responsibilities:
  • Driving Literacy across the school for KS3/KS4.
  • Lead for Literacy KS3 progress.
  • Deliver small group intervention with identified students.
  • Literacy testing as required (Dyslexic screening, Access Reading).
  • Development & improvement of Literacy interventions.
  • Lead across the Library, possible reading lessons for English in the Library.
  • Accelerated reading.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship includes time away from working for specialist training.
• You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
• 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification.
• All learning is delivered online/ remote.
• Completion of the level 3 qualification and potentially a full-time role.

Application Process

• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About Cheslyn Hay Sport And Community High School

Since joining the Windsor Academy Trust in 2018, our school has gone from strength to strength. We have strong and improving results year on year, the range of extracurricular activities has grown significantly and our site and facilities are being revamped, developed and expanded with a significant focus on sustainability and meeting our ‘Net Zero’ target by 2030.

We are rightly proud of the incredible work of our students, staff and whole community in making this a truly exceptional place for young people to learn, grow and develop.

At Cheslyn Hay, we believe that all students in our community deserve the very best start in life. Our excellent team of staff strive daily to make sure that they have the very best opportunity to do just that. For many years we have had a strong reputation for achieving high academic standards and for ensuring our students can be happy and safe.

Contact

Training provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3) Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).