Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

Chosen Hill School in Churchdown, near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant. We are looking for candidates who either want to kickstart their career of working with children with SEND needs or who already have NVQ level 3 relevant qualifications and have experience of working with students who have a range of special needs in Key Stages 3 & 4 The successful candidate would ideally have good interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to relate well with students Excellent communication skills are essential for this role,as is the ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure 

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3.

SGS College will support apprentices in building their portfolio to cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard.

On programme learning will be followed by the final End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with question and answer, portfolio of evidence submission and a Profession Discussion.

Full time apprentices will spend typically 18-months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.

Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated tutor who will support them in completing their Portfolio and preparing for the End Point Assessment.

The Employer, Training Provider (tutor) and the learner will decide when the learner is ready to enter the Apprenticeship Gateway.

The tutor will help prepare the learner to ensure they are confident to complete all components. The tutor will schedule regular 1:1s and complete progress reviews with the apprentice and their Line Manager/Employer at 8 to 12-week intervals.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment.

Employer Description:
Chosen Hill School is a thriving comprehensive academy, judged good by Ofsted in all categories. It is a large, popular and successful 11-18 Academy School situated in Churchdown half way between Cheltenham and Gloucester. We have around 1350 students on roll, of which 200 are in the Sixth Form. Chosen Hill is a happy school, where students, staff and parents work closely in partnership. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 35-hours per week, term time only, working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience