At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and enhance learning for diverse pupils in a vibrant classroom.
- Company: Join the family-like team at St Giles Spencer Academy, a leading primary special school.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and potential career progression within the academy.
- Other info: Dynamic role with no two days the same, fostering creativity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills and confidence.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) required.
We are a world class primary special school in Derby with a range of pupils and needs in our school. Our school has a family feel by supporting each other and this is a great opportunity for an apprentice to join our fantastic team and develop their own knowledge and confidence by supporting the class teacher to enhance learning.
About the Employer
The Spencer Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust with schools across the East Midlands, and with a strategic focus on Nottingham and Derby.
What You'll Do
- Working closely in a class team to support the teaching and learning and needs of the pupils.
- Promoting our CiC drivers in the classroom by accessing the community, encouraging pupil's independence and ensuring they develop their communication.
- After time, support and training to be creative in your thinking to help the class by making resources, ideas for the provision and adapting teaching to ensure pupils stay engaged.
- Supporting the teacher with the daily uploading of photos and striving for a world class environment for our pupils.
Our staff will say that no 2 days are ever the same and that is why they love working at St Giles!
Training Outcome
At St Giles, we love to grow our own staff. We have had a lot of apprentices over the last few years who have become a teaching assistant within our school once their apprenticeship has finished and then some have developed further in becoming a HLTA (higher level teaching assistant) which involves running their own interventions and covering teachers.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - Grade C/4, or above.
Course Information
Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Education and early years
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Wednesday 8.15am - 4.30pm, Thursday 8.15am - 3.45pm and Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
Apprentice Teaching Assistant (St Giles Spencer Academy) employer: The Spencer Academies Trust
At St Giles Spencer Academy, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every team member feels valued. As part of the Spencer Academies Trust, our apprentices benefit from comprehensive training and clear pathways for career progression, with many transitioning into permanent roles and advancing to higher-level teaching positions. Located in Derby, our school offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our diverse pupils while enjoying a collaborative and dynamic work culture.
Contact Details:
The Spencer Academies Trust Recruitment Team
