Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship role at Freemantles SchoolFreemantles School are looking for a Teaching Assistant apprentice to provide education provision for autistic children and young people or children with complex social communication needs aged 4 to 19 years. We are seeking Classroom Assistants to join our rapidly expanding team. You will be based at our temporary satellite site in Mayford Green. Apprenticeship Overview:Salary: £7 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year oldsWorking week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmedHours: 30 hours per week Expected duration: 18 months Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutorsLevel 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualificationLocation: Smarts Heath Road, Mayford Green, Woking, GU22 0ANDuties: You will work alongside the Teacher, Lead Assistant and other ClassroomAssistants as a member of the class team in order to deliver an appropriate curriculum within a secure, appropriately stimulating and nurturing environmentClassroom Assistants are responsible to the teacher in the groupClassroom Assistants provide classroom support to children, supporting all elements of learning, emotional wellbeing, communication, behaviour and personal careWhat can we offer you?An opportunity to learn on the job; whilst previous experience of working with children would be good, it is not essential, as we provide all staff with a training package and ongoing professional developmentThe school leaders at Freemantles are experienced in supporting staff to develop their individual careers in a range of fields including education and psychology for example.The unique hands-on experience you will gain with Freemantles may be an ideal stepping stone in your careerA rewarding role, with plenty of variety.The curriculum at Freemantles is not only what we formally teach, it is the means by which we focus on the learning needs of each student for their emotional well-being and life satisfaction both now and in the future.We aim to deliver an exciting and stimulating curriculum, which includes outdoor and community learning. All classes have weekly outings into the community to extend their learning beyond the classroom and develop their communication, independence and social skillsA workplace which promotes professional wellbeing and resilience.All staff at Freemantles have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a dedicated staff room and free parkingWe also run wellbeing and social activities throughout the yearWe have recently set up a staff food bankAre you someone who is?FlexibleAble to learn quicklyA good team playerAble to stay calm when things are getting trickyOpen to trainingRespectful of all othersA good communicatorAble to maintain confidentialityWhat would make it even better:Qualifications and EducationAny GCSE level qualificationsAny other qualifications / training you may have.If you speak another language.Experience (Desired): You have worked in a schoolYou have experience of people with AutismExperience of any interventions used for AutismWhat 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 #InspireTA