Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship The Nobel School

The Nobel School is a mixed secondary foundation school located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. We pride ourselves on being a happy, kind, and caring community, where positive relationships and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and provide a wealth of opportunities in an environment rooted in fairness and inclusion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice.

Apprenticeship Summary

• Salary: £7.55 an hour
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am - 3:30pm
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Location: Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS

The Teaching Assistant delivers specialised learning support for students who have been identified as having learning challenges, including complex and multiple special educational needs, in various learning environments. The role involves supporting the academic, personal, and social development of these students.

Main Duties

• Assist class teacher with resource preparation, support learning, including the emotional development of individuals and groups of pupils.
• Assess identified learners and track their progress according to the graduated approach in the Code of Practice and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students' learning.
• Plan and deliver programmes of learning for small groups and individuals under the supervision of the SENDCo.
• Mark students' work according to the Nobel marking policy.
• Carry out learning walks and observations and provide feedback on identified students.
• Supervise students attending early morning Literacy intervention and after school PLT (homework) sessions.
• Support lunchtime activities including games club.
• Support learners in a range of contexts including lessons, withdrawal groups and bespoke provision such as literacy, reading, phonics, spelling, etc.
• Support the SEND team in the range of provisions including supervision of The Bridge, exam access arrangements, study lesson cover, trips and visits when directed by SENDCo.
• Support SEND students with exam access arrangements with a range of specialist provisions such as prompting, reading, scribing and invigilation and undertake training as required to ensure adherence to JCQ regulations.
• Take part in and deliver specialist training for whole school initiatives and specific vulnerable groups.
• Some whole class supervision (for example during wet play) including specific interventions for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Supervise pupils during play and lunchtimes.
• Complete records of learning outcomes following specific intervention delivery.
• Attend regular staff meetings and training as appropriate.
• Use devices such as printers and laminators.

The Candidate

• Must be able to use their initiative but also work under clear direction from class teachers and Senior Leaders.
• Must be able to assimilate new information effectively.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and pupils.
• Must be an effective timekeeper, maintain a high level of professionalism at all times and be able to work under pressure.
• Must be flexible and, in the event of changes to the school day, such as staff absence, be willing to be redeployed as necessary.
• Must have a good understanding of anti-racist practice and other anti-discriminatory expectations.
• Must be able to carry out tasks and duties promptly.
• Must have a calm, patient manner and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary.
• Access to TOTUM student discount.
• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling.

Training to be provided:

• Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.
• Teaching Assistant SEN Level 3 Standard, 20 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period.
• Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs - Level 3.
• Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required).

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