Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship chez LMP Group

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Cholsey Primary School

Cholsey Primary School has been at the heart of the community in Cholsey Village for many years and provides a rich education and learning experience for children in Cholsey and many of the neighbouring villages. As the village has continued to grow and develop, so too has the school. With a second expansion taking the school to two-form entry, we are looking forward to continuing to be an integral part of Cholsey village and welcoming more families to our caring community.

We are currently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour
• Working Week: Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
• Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification
• Location: Church Road, Cholsey Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9PP

The Role:

This post involves working as a Teaching Assistant during the school day and being a playworker in our popular and oversubscribed After School Club on some days of the week. The role involves supporting class teachers and SENDCo, working with individual children, supervising and supporting at lunchtimes and running small group interventions.

Main Duties:

• Supervise and support all students, including those with special needs
• Help students stay engaged and give feedback under teacher guidance
• Provide First Aid (training will be given)
• Help create a positive learning environment and display student work
• Assist with lesson planning and tracking progress
• Support behaviour management and communicate with parents
• Help with admin tasks
• Work with children indoors and outdoors
• Deliver and adapt learning activities, especially in core subjects
• Support the use of technology and organise learning materials
• Work with staff, attend training and meetings, and help on trips

The Candidate:

The successful candidate:

• is well-organised, energetic and positive
• has grade C or above GCSE English and maths or equivalent
• will bring new ideas
• is an excellent role model
• has high expectations of pupils, themselves and others, is an excellent 
communicator and team player aligned with the ethos and CARE values of 
Cholsey School.
• demonstrates resilience and resourcefulness

Other Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional development.
• Willingness to undergo training and enhanced DBS check.

Training and Development:

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:
• Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma.
• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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

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