Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

You will be required to work with a range of pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties. A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum.

Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion.

We will provide a planned induction within a large, strong and supportive LSA and teaching team.

Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children to achieve defined progression targets.

Under the guidance of the teaching staff, provide direct support for the learning of individual children or groups of children, to achieve defined progress and targets by:

Following planning to support activities. Report behaviour observations to a teacher in order for them to maintain the school’s standard of discipline and behaviour. Facilitating children’s general physical, emotional and educational development through activities and play. Supervising and encouraging safe behaviour of individuals and groups. Reinforcement of structured learning habits and routines which have been defined by the teacher and support access to the curriculum as set by the line manager.

Under the guidance of the teaching staff, you will prepare, store, retrieve, sort and display materials, finished work, equipment, topic work plans and/or assignment documents to assist in providing an effective learning environment as determined by the teacher.  

Training:

Apprentices will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College, one day a week, term time only.

Training Outcome:

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Employer Description:

Briarwood is a Bristol School committed to providing high quality education, care and life experiences for children and young people aged 3-19 with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Autism and Sensory Impairment. The school is based on 3 sites across East-Central Bristol and is made up of Briarwood Infants, Juniors, Secondary, Sixth Form and The Nexus (a specialist centre for pupils with Behaviours that challenge). 

The values of Briarwood are that all pupils should Enjoy their time with us, so that they can Engage and Learn to their full potential.

Working Hours :
30 hours a week with a day release to college, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience