Teaching Assistant Apprentice with SEND focus
The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
12 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
2 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Term time: Hours: 08:15am – 03:45pm.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 18-23 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,000 FTE (£14,396 pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Norton Knatchbull School are seeking an organised, professional, positive and resilient apprentice, who has a desire for pursuing a career in the education sector. The successful candidate will gain experience working 1 to 1 with students within a secondary school environment. You will engage and motivate pupils who find learning a challenge and have specific learning difficulties including SEMH, ASD/ASC and ADHD. The ability to interact positively with a wide range of people, including teachers, support staff, parents and students aged 11 to 18, is essential.
What the school offers its staff
The training you will receive
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant(through Heart of England Training - hoet.co.uk)
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- After the apprenticeship there is potential to be hired as a full member of staff.
Further details about the role
What you will do in your working day
Ø Provide support for students in lessons so that they can access learning activities.
Ø Keep detailed records of learning / observations and provide students and teachers with feedback to inform of subsequent provision.
Ø Build a clear understanding of students learning with reference to the relevant National Curriculum and school assessment documents.
Ø Organise and deliver small group interventions.
Ø Provide effective support for colleagues.
Ø Work in close partnership with teachers / parents / carers to improve student outcomes.
Ø Keep abreast of current developments in Additional Educational Needs.
Ø Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour.
Ø Contribute to the safeguarding, health and wellbeing of pupils.
Ø Provide administrative and organisational support for the Inclusion Manager.
Ø Consider the information that is shared with other stakeholders, ensuring that where necessary and appropriate, confidentiality is maintained.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About The Norton Knatchbull School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1252 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Norton Knatchbull School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- cdunton@nks.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01233620045
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.
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