SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

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:
Learners will be required to attend a mandatory college-based day at Peterborough College, that takes place 1 day every 3 weeks for approx 6hrs duration

Training Outcome:
There is an further opportunity to progress onto a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship If a position is available, there may be an opportunity to move into a permanent position at the school

Employer Description:

Marshfields School is a thriving special school for students aged 7–19 with complex learning difficulties. As our school continues to grow, we are expanding our team to ensure that our provision remains closely tailored to the needs of the students we serve.

At Marshfields, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our curriculum is built around strong relationships, personalised learning and high aspirations for all students. Through a carefully designed pathway-based curriculum, we enable students to access learning in ways that match their developmental stage, communication needs and learning styles.

Our four specialist pathways ensure that learning is both accessible and aspirational:

·        Explorers Pathway – a pre-formal, play-based approach where students learn through sensory experiences, exploration, curiosity and early communication.

·        Enrichment Pathway – a semi-formal curriculum supporting the development of life skills, communication, early literacy and numeracy through continuous provision and thematic learning.

·        Engagement Pathway – a structured semi-formal curriculum where students develop subject knowledge alongside communication, independence and confidence.

·        Enhancement Pathway – a more formal curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum, supporting students to build academic knowledge and prepare for adulthood.

Through these pathways we create a learning environment that is ambitious and focused on helping every young person develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. All Key Stage 4 students, across all pathways, work towards accredited qualifications ranging from Pre-Entry Level to Level 1, ensuring that every student leaves Marshfields with recognised achievements and a strong foundation for the future.

 

Working Hours :
Monday, 8.30am - 4.30pm, Tuesday - Friday, 8.40am - 3.30pm Term Time Only for 43.5 weeks a year.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness,Adaptable