Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

The successful candidate will liaise with teaching and support staff to enhance the learning environment and education for all students and ensure any additional needs are met. They will work with external agencies to support students. They will be leading interventions for Numeracy and Literacy, with opportunities to support the emotional and social development of students. They will be working with a group of enthusiastic, conscientious and compassionate staff in the Learning Support Department. 

Main Responsibilities:

To be proactive in the classroom environment using a range of strategies to support students' understanding, working with teaching staff and specialist advice collaboratively, to ensure students’ progress towards learning objectives and learning targets are achieved Plan and develop one-to-one or small group intervention using a range of engaging activities to promote progress Provide support for teaching staff to aid the strategies they implement in the classroom Provide support to meet the needs of individual students with specific medical conditions, including personal care Observe and monitor students’ progress, both academically and socially, to provide accurate assessments of progress and provide appropriate feedback to teaching staff on problem areas to aid the pupils learning Access and update pupil records supporting the assessment of pupils’ progress, using SIMS, SISRA Analytics and departmental data catches Support the activities of individuals and groups of students to ensure their safety and well-being in accordance with the school’s managing behaviour strategies and policies Attend whole staff and other meetings, participate in staff development training and Continuing Professional Development opportunities, and to engage in staff reviews as required 

Skills and Knowledge:

Have knowledge of Child Protection, Health and Safety and care legislation Working knowledge of relevant policies, code of practice and legislation Good understanding of child development and learning processes Good understanding of statutory frameworks, relevant to teaching and education Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own role within this To be able to contribute effectively to personalised provision by taking practical account of diversity Able to support teaching staff effectively with strategies which best support our individual pupils and those with additional needs Good communication skills Use of ICT and be able to use effectively in the learning environment Sufficient understanding of how best to support and work alongside students with a variety of learning and care needs and continuing professional development, implementing practice and knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others, to deliver a high standard of support

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification Online remote training with our talented tutors

Training Outcome:

The right candidate may be offered a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 2nd in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2023-2024. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of race, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Caring