Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship at Claycots School, Town Hall Campus Claycots School, Town Hall Campus are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the teachers to support the teaching and learning within the school. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent Individual, whilst also benefitting from opportunities for high-quality training and development. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £12,759.50 a year Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 10:00 am and 3:30 pm Duration: 18 months Hours: 32.5 hours per week Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification Online training supported by our dedicated tutors Address: Claycots School, Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3UQ Duties: **Apprentices would be expected to work between 2 sites SL2 1QX & SL1 3UQ)** Assist the teachers to prepare the classrooms and clear up after use keeping the classroom in good order. In conjunction with the teacher to proactively provide challenging learning opportunities. To help with the planning, preparing, monitoring and assessing of the learning activities. To implement strategies for teaching and learning differentiated to differing groups and pupils. To be familiar with pupil’s individual targets, EHCP outcomes and individual lesson plans. To use initiative and proactively facilitate the progress, integration and inclusion of pupils. To supervise pupils at breaks and lunch. To accompany pupils on trips and outside learning. Ensure the safety of pupils, staff and self-using Team Teach. Support pupils during integration opportunities or work experience placements. Provide general admin support to the teacher. In collaboration with the class teacher liaise with parents and other professionals, maintaining a professional approach at all times. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils. To provide support for pupils' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive relationships. To use ICT to support the teaching and preparing of resources. To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils. Following school procedures to attend to pupil’s social, health, physical, behavioural and medical needs in accordance with individual pupils' plans. Be aware of key school policies and procedures, especially the health and safety and safeguarding policies, reporting concerns to the appropriate person. Respect the confidentiality of pupil information and respond sensitively to pupils' needs. To proactively improve your own practice through observation, training and discussion. All staff to work towards the school development objectives promoting a mutually respectful professional and positive school environment. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Team working Creative Non judgemental Patience Experience with children Reliable What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Company Benefits Amazing discounts: eligible for an NUS card, apprenticeship travel discounts, and special rates at places like Nando’s, ASOS, and Vue cinema. Regular pay rise after 12 months, prizes, and vouchers for Apprentice of the Month! Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. #InspireLP