Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
To work directly with young people carrying out individual and group assessments, agreeing and implementing action plans and learning targets with young people
Work alongside the teaching staff to support students in their learning, providing further explanation to individuals where needed
Provide support learning support to all students, including students with special education needs or learning disabilities (SEND)
Support students to identify, meet and exceed their education targets
Implement and support positive behaviour throughout the school, adapting own behaviour and responses when required to meet individual needs
Ensure all documentation is completed correctly for recording accidents, incidents, or health and safety as per YBS’ policies.
To assist with the development of the provision to young people in a variety of settings
To establish contact with, listen to, advise and support young people, engaging them in effective positive relationships and promoting and encouraging their participation
Facilitate learning by attending and planning offsite day and residential trips
To contribute towards the planning and development of programmes which provide a range of accredited and recorded outcomes within the curriculum framework, designed to meet the social, educational and personal development needs of all young people, in addition to addressing the five outcomes of ‘Every Child Matters’ and deliver on the 10 priorities
To provide and deliver advice and guidance as part of the Connexion’s Service, acting as a Personal Adviser when appropriate
To assist in maintaining quality of service provision, regularly evaluating own work
To work as necessary with other relevant agencies both statutory and voluntary, to ensure a coordinated approach
To participate in appropriate training, staff development, supervision and team meetings as agreed with the Supervisor
To assist with the preparation and administration as required to ensure the smooth running of the school
To undertake ad hoc projects, provide cover to ensure continuity of the school and carry out any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties. This includes lunch cover
To carry out all duties with due regard to the legal and statutory regulations, particularly the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, the Children’s Act, Child Protection procedures, the YBS’ equal opportunities and customer care policies, and the New Technology agreement
To assist lead workers/ Teachers with the preparation of sessions and session plans
Training:
The apprentice will work across both Y.O.U.R Beauty School locations during the week, based at our Catford and Woolwich sites
Training will be delivered on the job and will take place within our school facilities, supported by experienced staff as part of the apprenticeship programme
Training Outcome:
To become a full time staff member of the organisation, or find re-employment as a TA elsewhere
Employer Description:
Set across two locations in Lewisham and Greenwich, Y.O.U.R. Beauty School CIC (YBS) is a specialist Alternative Education Provision delivering inclusive,
high-quality vocational education for young people aged 13–19, and learners with SEND up to age 25. We support young people who face barriers to
engagement in mainstream education, including SEMH needs, SEND, behavioural challenges, disrupted learning, and complex personal circumstances.
Working Hours :
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills