Campsbourne School - Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship

You will implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups; to encourage pupils to become independent learners; to provide support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life. These children may be between the ages of 4 and 11. 

To supervise pupils, during the lunch period, in the dining hall, playground areas and school premises, ensuring the safety, welfare, physical and mental well-being of pupils and the maintenance of good order and discipline.

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications:

Experience working with children of relevant age Experience working with children with additional needs

Qualifications/Training:

Numeracy/literacy skills NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy/communication and/or particular curriculum or learning areas e.g; Makaton, BSL, ICT, therapeutic training e.g. physio/OT etc. Manual Handling training Appropriate first aid/resuscitation training Appropriate training in the administration of medicines and medical needs such as epilepsy

Knowledge/Skills:

Can use ICT effectively to support learning Use of other equipment technology – video, digital camera, photocopier, DVD/video, manual handling equipment, soft play equipment Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes or practice and awareness of relevant legislation especially child protection Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Ability to relate well to children and adults Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and their own position within these

Equal Opportunities:

Commitment to the implementation of the school’s equal opportunities policy Continuing Professional Development Willingness to undertake additional training/staff development as appropriate to address the special educational needs of the pupils e.g. manual handling, enteral feeding, alternative and augmentative communication (switches) and ICT. Ability to reflect on their own professional practice

Training:

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification 

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship 

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. 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 gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship 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 to Friday 9am - 3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Caring,Reliable,Experience with children,SEN experience,Passionate about children