Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEND Apprenticeship – Bar Beacon School

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join Bar Beacon School. As a SEND Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!

Key Details

Salary: £6.40p/h (increases to £7.55p/h in April 2025)

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 16:00pm Friday 8:00am – 15:30pm (term time only) 37 hours per week

Location: Old Hall Ln, Aldridge, Birmingham Walsall, England, WS9 0RF

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

As a SEND Teaching Assistant you will work as part of the Special Educational Needs Support Team in supporting pupils with learning difficulties/disabilities. Your day to day duties will include:

• Develop an understanding of the special educational needs of the pupil concerned

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Help keep the pupils on task and well-motivated

• Monitor the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of the pupil

• Supporting activities outside the classroom to support pupils with their specific needs

• Organise, plan and review clubs that will support progress of pupils

• Support pupils in exams with appropriate access arrangements

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs, treat them with respect and consideration

• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self- esteem and independence

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher • Support the SENDCo with developing, monitoring and reviewing pupil profiles and IEPs

• Help pupils with their reading

• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work

• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

• Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record progress as directed

• Provide regular feedback to teachers and the SENDCo on pupils’ progress

• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications:

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Customer care skills

• Literacy and numeracy skills

• Team working

• Patience

• Knowledge of/willingness to learn about children development, education and school curriculum

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 Grade or above) essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 Grade or above) essential

About the Employer

Mrs K Hibbs | Headteacher I am proud to be the Headteacher of Barr Beacon School where success is achieved through hard work and dedication from staff and pupils. My staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child succeeds and achieves their potential. The teaching and support staff are led by strong leaders who are just as ambitious for your child as you are. We firmly believe that every child should have high aspirations and we will work relentlessly to enable this for Barr Beacon’s pupils. We have high expectation of our pupils from their conduct and behaviour in school and out in the community to the way that they wear their uniform with pride. Alongside this, we expect them to work hard to achieve success while enacting the Beacon Values. Our website is an important source of information and communication holding a wealth of details for you to learn more about us. We use this platform to share and celebrate the wonderful achievements and successes of our pupils. I know that you have chosen Barr Beacon School for our values and determination for your child to succeed. I look forward to welcoming your child on their journey with us and to working with you for the next seven years at Barr Beacon School.

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