SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship No home office possible

Salendine Nook are looking for a passionate and career driven candidate to join their busy team. This role includes working with SEND students to help support them with their learning in the classroom and typically involves ‘helicopter support’ assisting in classes with multiple SEND needs.

Responsibilities

Pupil Support

To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school.
To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils.
To supervise activities and assist with the general management of pupils in school.
To provide one‑to‑one support to pupils or work with small groups on pre‑planned activities, reinforcing the teacher’s approach.
To provide basic clerical duties where required (e.g. photocopying, filing).
To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one‑to‑one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices.
To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.
To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies to maximise achievements.
To deal with pupils who require physical restraint and intervention using TEAM‑TEACH methods under the direction of the Principal.
To deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils, including toileting and intimate care issues as per school guidance and direction.
To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required.

Curriculum Activities

To assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes.
To contribute to the presentation of pupils’ work and maintenance of display areas.
To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources.
To attend and contribute to duty‑related meetings as required.

Experience and Qualifications

Experience working with, or understanding of, young people (with or without SEND needs).
Maths and English at GCSE level A‑C (4‑9) or functional skills equivalent.

Working Hours and Pay

Monday – Friday 8:40 – 4:00. 40 minutes for lunch, 15 minutes for breaks. 37 hours per week total. Wage £8.50 per hour, with wage increases to the National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

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