Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Freemantles Primary/Secondary/FE

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with Teachers, the Lead Assistant, and other staff to support a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment. Help deliver a suitable curriculum and care for the students.

Main Duties:

Safeguarding - Actively safeguard children in your care, promptly reporting any concerns or incidents in line with school procedures. Learning Support - Support pupils in a wide range of learning activities both in and out of the classroom. Wider Curriculum Engagement. Facilitate play and social interaction during break times. Accompany children on off-site, community-based activities, promoting both safety and independence, Support participation in all curriculum areas, including Performing Arts, Sports, PE, and swimming. Assist with residential visits when required. Team Collaboration - Work effectively as part of the class team, sharing responsibilities and contributing to a positive learning environment. Personal Care Support - Provide personal care assistance, including toileting and feeding, to meet individual needs across the age range. Classroom Preparation - Help create, organise, and maintain classroom resources to support effective teaching and learning. Policy Awareness - Stay informed of school policies and actively contribute to their development where appropriate. Training & Development - Participate in staff training, including induction and ongoing professional development. Team Meetings - Attend and contribute to fortnightly class team meetings. Therapy Support - Implement therapy programs as directed by qualified therapists. Behaviour Support - Assist in managing distressed or challenging behaviour using approved strategies and physical interventions (once fully trained). Assistance with movement & communication. Use positive physical support to help pupils transition between activities. Provide hand-over-hand and gestural guidance to reinforce learning and communication strategies.

Training:
Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Diploma. On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals. Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9:15am – 3:15pm.

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