Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Sherbourne Fields is an outstanding all age special school for pupils with a broad spectrum of need including physical disabilities, medical conditions and learning needs.

We are passionate about and proud of our school community, together we make a great team and invite you to consider whether you would like to be part of the Sherbourne’s future. The apprentice will be supported/guided by a team of dedicated professionals.

If you love engaging with young people, are able to work using your own initiative, are passionate about improving the life chances of others and have a friendly and supportive personality then we would love to hear from you.

Duties to include:

1-1 support Group support Personal care duties Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons Ensuring all pupils have the correct resources to enable them to participate fully

Training:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard 4 additional day courses with HOET

Training Outcome:

It is hoped on successful completion of the apprenticeship programme a permanent position will be offered; however this isn’t guaranteed.

Employer Description:
Sherbourne Fields is a wonderful all age specialist school that provides an exciting, ambitious and creative education for pupils with a broad spectrum of need, including a wide range of physical, medical and learning needs. Our population is wide ranging and diverse in so many ways, with pupils from a rich mix of social and cultural backgrounds. In response to the national and local demand for Special School places our school community has grown in recent years and we now have 240 pupils across our Primary and Secondary phases.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Term time only. Exact shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Confidentiality,Committed,Passionate