Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Beckfoot Hazelbeck Special School
About the Employer
Beckfoot Trust has been established since 2013, we are a family of 10 (primary, secondary and special) schools located in the Bradford District and we need great mission-aligned people to join us and live and breathe our values. We work together as one Trust both operationally and educationally to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. We genuinely believe that with ‘applied hope’ and determination, all can succeed. We have the humility to know that we can all be better tomorrow than we are today, and we encourage self-reflection and a commitment to feedback.
We believe that Beckfoot Trust is a great place to work. We offer competitive salaries, dedicated CPD time for planning, bespoke professional development including career stage leadership development programmes and much more. Investing in our employees’ professional growth and psychological wellbeing are priorities for us.
Beckfoot Hazelbeck Secondary Special school, based in Bingley, is a vibrant and active community with a focus on supporting young people to be as confident and independent as possible, ensuring they are prepared for their future. We are immensely proud of our students and take every opportunity to learn from them and about them. Our aim is to provide an environment where young people are happy, safe, and supported so that they can reach their full potential.
Our ethos and curriculum are designed around our school sentence and is how we want to be remembered: ‘Hazelbeck empowered young people to overcome barriers to learning, connect with others and flourish in their future.’
About the role
Key details:
- Working week: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, Term-time only + 5 days
- Wage: £7 per hour
- Location: Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE
- Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Duration: 16 months
Overview of the role:
We are seeking an apprentice to provide learning and wellbeing support for pupils with a range of significant SEND needs, recognising and responding to individual needs and supporting students to achieve top 10% outcomes in a remarkable learning environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish constructive and positive relationships with pupils
- Be willing to work at any of the special school sites in the Trust
- Support with the delivery of agreed learning and wellbeing activities/programmes appropriate to pupil’s needs, to facilitate remarkable progress both in and out of the classroom including the hydrotherapy pool
- Support pupils with access to learning and activities, providing guidance and ensuring physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
- Support pupils with emotional regulation (including being willing to undertake Team Teach training)
- Support with the implementation of Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and/or Personal Care Programme, including meeting hygiene, therapy and health needs
- Physically assist a pupil as required in line with Trust policies and procedures
- Support with administering tests and invigilating exams
- Provide accurate and constructive feedback to the teacher and pupil to support progress
- Support with setting challenging expectations whilst promoting self-esteem and encouraging pupils to act independently as appropriate as well as interacting with pupils, engaging in activities led by the teacher
- Support with monitoring pupil progress, recording pupil responses against learning objectives
- Support with the preparation, maintenance and use of specialist resources to meet relevant learning and welfare needs
- Promote positive values, attitudes, and behaviour, maintaining a purposeful and supportive learning environment
- Deal promptly with incidents and concerns, reporting where appropriate in line with school policy
- Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils
- Participate in and organise extracurricular /enrichment activities, such as outings, social activities, and sporting events to enhance learning and engagement
- Support with the supervision and welfare of pupils, contributing to effective behaviour management in school
- Provide administrative and organisational support for the teacher / department
- Maintain accurate records using relevant systems in line with policy and records management procedures
- Attend meetings and undertake duties as required in line with Trust / school calendar, sharing expertise and supporting others
- Contribute to the development of systems and procedures in the department, support the life of the school and work within the overall aims and objectives of the school
Apprenticeship Summary:
- You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
- Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
- All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
- An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!
About the Candidate
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
- Ability to relate well and work effectively with children and adults
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team
- Effective behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A passion for education and a deep-felt desire to make a difference for young people
- Commitment to the Trust agenda for inclusion, diversity and equality
- Driven by values and aligned to the seven principles of public life of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
- Humility: a recognition that the more you know, the less you know! Not being afraid to say, ‘I don’t know’
- Emotionally intelligent: know when to direct and when to challenge
- Present a positive perspective; able to listen and show awareness of other’s sensitivities; have personal pride and lead by example
- Understand the importance of work/ life balance
- Resilient, flexible and hardworking
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
- Able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Flexible to support out of hours activity on occasion
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and teaching strategies
- Experience of providing learning or wellbeing support for children
- Evidence of relevant CPD activities (desired)
- First aid qualification or willing to work towards (desired)
- Driving license and ability to drive between sites (desired)
- Experience supporting in a special school (desired)
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of five GCSE (A-C/ 4+) including English and Maths or equivalent e.g., Adult Literacy/Numeracy at level 2
Apprenticeship Overview
During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils’ wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.
- Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
- Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability – (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
- Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours – (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management).
- Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology – (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
- Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies – (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
- Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment
Next steps & Pre-employment checks
- (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
- Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.
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