Apprentice Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed and dedicated team of SEND staff, to support targeted students across the curriculum, to help them fulfil their potential. The key role responsibilities are:

To assist students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher, being aware of and supporting differences, to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop To undertake classroom support to further the learning of individual or small groups of students, especially those with SEND needs To help students manage their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive values, positive attitudes to learning and good student behaviour

Training:

Alongside the classroom TA role, 20% of the 37 weekly contracted working hours will be allocated to training onsite for a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by our external training provider: Lift Schools. During the Apprenticeship you will be assigned a Trainer Assessor from Lift Schools to work with you on the apprenticeship programme. You may also be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths (in your own time) if not able to evidence GCSE passes in these subjects.

Training Outcome:

After a Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship, career progression can include becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), a Teaching Assistant with a specialisation, or pursuing a degree to become a fully qualified teacher. Other opportunities include roles like an assessor or in educational research, as well as career development through further qualifications like the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. 

Employer Description:
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, an Ofsted ‘Good’ school and part of the Woodard family of schools, is a dynamic and popular 11–18 academy located between Worthing and Brighton, serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham. Our aim is that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. Quotes from full Ofsted inspection report October 2021: Rating of “Good” in all areas: "The school is a calm and orderly place for pupils to learn….Pupils treat each other with respect … low-level disruption is rare." "Pupils, parents and carers feel proud of their school…one parent told us ‘we are really impressed with the school, the ethos and the staff’.” The Academy is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from all sections of the community. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at our Academy is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Working Hours :
Term time plus all inset days 37 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (3.30pm on Fridays)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Patience