Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with SEN

Work with the senior leadership team to plan and deliver activities for individual or small groups of students, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom To support classroom teachers in raising standards of literacy and numeracy To support students to take responsibility for their own learning Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence Support pupils with routines and transitions Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs Support with intimate care and hoisting with discretion and help students to develop independence Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the school’s behaviour policy To assist the teacher with the preparation of the classroom and appropriate resources To participate in training and other learning activities as required To supervise students on planned trips, visits and out of school activities as required To contribute to the overall ethos of the school to ensure an environment which is calm, purposeful, and happy

Training:

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Training Outcome:
Future progression to the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant qualification supported by the school

Employer Description:

Marshfields School is a strong and vibrant special school with places for 191 students aged 7-19 years who have learning difficulties and additional needs.

Every student matters at Marshfields School and every decision we take is based on what is in the best interests of the individual student. We firmly believe that the students and staff at Marshfields are its most important asset, with the staff having high expectations and aspirations for our students’ health, safety, happiness, knowledge, skills and independence. Teaching approaches, strategies and pace are always adjusted to suit the diverse abilities of the individual students. It is about making every lesson relevant and every learning journey count and ensuring that the young person, and their family, are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.

At the heart of Marshfields is the welfare of our students, our staff, and our whole school community. Marshfields mission statement is "We are Unique". It is about recognising the diverse needs of our entire school community and striving to meet individual needs. Marshfields truly is a ‘unique’ school.

Working Hours :
Monday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Tuesday to Friday, 8.40am to 3.30pm. Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness