Apprentice Specialist Support Assistant
Manor Green School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3EQ15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
20 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other teaching support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5
Contract type
- Fixed term - 18 Months
Pay scale
- NMW
What skills and experience we're looking for
Apprentice Specialist Support Assistant
18 month fixed term contract to start September 2024
Full Time 32.5 hours, term time only
£10.42 per hour apprenticeship rate (£12.46 after 6 months)
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
As an Apprentice SSA you will work with the classroom teacher to support students’ independent learning and progress in accordance with the national curriculum and with behaviour management strategies. You will help prepare resources and the classroom for planned activities. You will work as part of a team to support the teacher.
You will be supported in the workplace and receive training and materials. Regular on-site meetings with your apprenticeship tutor will help you successfully complete the apprenticeship.
At the end of your contract, if you have performed well on your apprenticeship, you should be in a good position to be considered for a permanent role.
Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship will help you to:
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship at no cost to you
- Gain Level 3 English and maths if you do not have GCSEs grade C/4, at no cost to you
- Receive training focused on supporting student progress and development aligned to the curriculum
- Develop an understanding of how to actively support the class teacher
- Safeguard students and build a positive and nurturing environment
- Build confidence supporting students with special education needs, EAL or SEMH
- Contribute to planning, class activities and team meetings
- Develop your career
What we offer
- Free on-site parking
- Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
- Private contributory healthcare scheme
- Staff awards and gift card nominations
- Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
- On-site café
- Family-friendly policies
- Generous pension and life assurance schemes
- Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups
- Contractual Sick Pay
- Christmas party and social events
- Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
- Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training – opportunities for growth
Who we are
Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.
We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best!
Come and join our amazing team!
Please download a job application pack from the school website or contact: careers@manorgreenschool.co.uk Please email your completed form to this address.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. You will be invited for a volunteering day as part of the selection process.
What the school offers its staff
Apprentice Specialist Support Assistant
18 month fixed term contract to start September 2024
Full Time 32.5 hours, term time only
£10.42 per hour apprenticeship rate (£12.46 after 6 months)
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
As an Apprentice SSA you will work with the classroom teacher to support students’ independent learning and progress in accordance with the national curriculum and with behaviour management strategies. You will help prepare resources and the classroom for planned activities. You will work as part of a team to support the teacher.
You will be supported in the workplace and receive training and materials. Regular on-site meetings with your apprenticeship tutor will help you successfully complete the apprenticeship.
At the end of your contract, if you have performed well on your apprenticeship, you should be in a good position to be considered for a permanent role.
Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship will help you to:
- Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship at no cost to you
- Gain Level 3 English and maths if you do not have GCSEs grade C/4, at no cost to you
- Receive training focused on supporting student progress and development aligned to the curriculum
- Develop an understanding of how to actively support the class teacher
- Safeguard students and build a positive and nurturing environment
- Build confidence supporting students with special education needs, EAL or SEMH
- Contribute to planning, class activities and team meetings
- Develop your career
What we offer
- Free on-site parking
- Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
- Private contributory healthcare scheme
- Staff awards and gift card nominations
- Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
- On-site café
- Family-friendly policies
- Generous pension and life assurance schemes
- Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups
- Contractual Sick Pay
- Christmas party and social events
- Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
- Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training – opportunities for growth
Who we are
Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.
We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best!
Come and join our amazing team!
Please download a job application pack from the school website or contact: careers@manorgreenschool.co.uk Please email your completed form to this address.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. You will be invited for a volunteering day as part of the selection process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below
About Manor Green School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 291 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Manor Green School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@manorgreenschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01628 513800
Who we are
Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating some c300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.
We are already a good school and now we wish to be the best!
Arranging a visit to Manor Green School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@manorgreenschool.co.uk.
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