Polden Bower Apprentice Teaching Assistant

To assist the Executive Head teacher and teachers in the development and implementation of a programme of work To help to provide a stable, caring and supportive learning environment To be sensitive to times when you will need to step back in order for pupils to achieve their full learning potential To facilitate social and moral development To support pupils who may present serious challenges in their learning or behaviour To support learners in becoming more readily engaged in activities To support on a one-to-one basis or in groups To feel comfortable and confident with very diverse learners To assist the class teacher and/or Senior TA with record keeping 

Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard  NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning Functional Skills in maths and English at Level 2, if required (exemptions apply) The training provider in partnership with the employer will follow the scheme of work to provide all necessary learning in the work place to fulfil the requirements of the employer's occupational brief Functional Skills in ICT at Level 2 will also be included in college days Delivery will take place weekly at either Taunton or Bridgwater campus

Training Outcome:
Following the completion of the apprenticeship, the future prospects would be the possibility of a full-time role

Employer Description:
Polden Bower, is a 160 place special school and has the specialist resources needed to meet the needs of our students. state-of-the-art facilities for all the children and young people, this includes a warm water pool for physiotherapy; a sports hall; a sensory room; and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology. This is a very exciting time to be joining a growing Federation. We are working in partnership with The Bridge School which is the PRU within Bridgwater. In return the school will offer the successful candidate: • Full induction program and ongoing professional development • Supportive staff team • ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme • Onsite subsidised café • Provision of free tea/coffee for staff • Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches • Access to Occupational Health Service

Working Hours :
Term time only plus Inset days. Monday, 8.45am - 4.45pm. Tuesday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Creative,Resilience,Empathy