SEN Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School are looking forward to appointing a hardworking and dedicated 1-1 SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice, to join their team in their journey as an outstanding school. Support and professional development are second to none. All our staff at every level benefit from high quality professional development opportunities.
Are you passionate about education and learning? As SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Corpus Christ Catholic Primary School, you will also be responsible for supporting Classroom Teachers with the education of children in our School where necessary under the direction of the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team. As well as, undertake supervision of children during their lunch breaks in the playground and dining room.
Day-to-day duties may involve:
- Act as the main support to one child, helping them with a range of activities to support learning as appropriate.
- Be responsible for physical activities such as lifting and manoeuvring where necessary to assist the child when using the bathroom.
- Assist teaching staff as required, including helping individual children and groups with the full range of curriculum activities and use of information technology as appropriate.
- Supporting individual pupils with specific learning difficulties as required.
- Prepare, display and mount work and set out equipment/materials as required.
- Programmes for educational use under the direction of Class Teachers.
- Make and maintain teaching aids and equipment, for example undertake simple repairs to books and equipment.
- In collaboration with Class Teachers ensure classrooms and other teaching areas are kept in a tidy state and that equipment and materials are stored correctly.
- Provide physical care and attention for personal needs, including care of children who are sick and escorting sick children home with another member of staff when necessary.
- Undertake lunchtime supervision in the playground, dining room and school premises ensuring an acceptable level of order and discipline is maintained according to the guidelines determined by the principal.
- Liaise with teachers and other staff at the school to obtain, exchange and record information on individual children.
- Assist with tasks in respect of classroom activities as required including maintaining library books records; collection and recording of monies e.g. school outings, book club; maintaining classroom supplies and general classroom duties such as photocopying, filing etc.
- Assist Class Teachers in preparing and supervising outings and visits as required.
- Assist Class Teachers in supporting volunteer helpers and students in the classroom.
- Assist Class Teachers in supporting Home/School Links initiatives.
- Attend staff meetings and parent’s evenings as necessary.
- Assist supply staff with daily classroom routine as determined by Class Teacher.
- To attend planning meetings when required.
- And such duties as are within the scope, the salary grade and the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post, and its grading. (Please refer to the Notes of Guidance for further clarification).
Desired Personal Skills
- Be a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children
- Have a Grade C/ Level 4 or above in Math’s and English GCSE’s or equivalent
- Set high standards for themselves and others
- Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community
- Be committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school;
- Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment;
- Be energetic, enthusiastic and caring;
- Be able to show excellent organisational and communication skills with both children and colleagues
Benefits Provided by Employer:
- A happy school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos
- A warm and welcoming atmosphere
- Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children
- Supportive parents and LGB Members
- Excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools.
Future Prospect: Potential permanent position within the school, following a successful apprenticeship.
Benefits Provided by Training Provider:
- 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 Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 18 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).
Working Week and Hours: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm 39 weeks per year
Salary: £6.40 an hour for the first 12 months then National Minimum Wage for age
Address: Langbank Avenue, Coventry, CV3 2QP
Website: corpuschristi.coventry.sch.uk
Start date: As soon as Possible
Need more info?
Our Talent Bank team will answer your questions.
02476 936 969
talent@sccu.uk.com
