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Closes in 5 days (Monday 7 April 2025 at 11:59pm) Gearies Primary School is a large 4 form entry school located in Redbridge. We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic apprentice to provide support to children across the school including those with special educational needs. You will be working under the direction of the class teacher and the SEND Manager. Please note, as this salary is pro-rated the ACTUAL SALARY for this vacancy is £ 11,950.00 Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm (may vary). 1 day you will attend college 9.00am - 4.30pm. 32 hours a week Duration: 1 year 6 months WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you’ll do at workDuties will include the following: Working in collaboration with the children's class teachers Contributing to records kept on pupil progress Discussing how the children cope with their work with the SENCO and class teachers Directing allocated tasks with the children Be responsible for the welfare, well-being and discipline of the children in the school To have a consistent and positive approach to all aspects of school life Safeguard children's health and safety Follow all procedures in the Health and Safety of the school Discuss with the Child Protection co-ordinator suspected abuse or signs of non-accidental injury Cater for the personal needs of SEN children (including personal care and toileting) Support children during the lunch period and contribute to the work of the support staff on duty at that time of day The job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition and you may be required to undertake other tasks appropriate to the position as the Head Teacher may require Where you’ll workWaremead Road Gants Hill Ilford IG2 6TD TrainingApprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisationNEW CITY COLLEGE Your training courseTeaching assistant (level 3) - Equal to A level Course contentsApply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners. Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context. Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy. Adapt resources to support all learners. Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role. Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions. Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders. Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety. Support the well-being and mental health of learners. Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures. Apply methods of formative assessment. Use up to date technology safely, to support learning. Encourage safe use of technology by learners. Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning). Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners. Provide feedback to learners. Your training planLevel 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Standard Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Day release to attend New City College, Hornchurch (RM11 2LL) RequirementsGCSE in: English (grade GCSE Grade 4 or above (A*-C)) Maths (grade GCSE Grade 4 or above (A*-C)) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. SkillsWillingness to learn Enjoy working with children Proactive Able to use own initiative Willingness to develop skills Be honest and reliable Must be trustworthy Good timekeeper Able to follow instructions Other requirementsYou must have a willingness to support children with special needs including managing personal care and toileting needs. About this companyGearies Primary School is a large 4 form entry school located in Redbridge. We are committed to raising standards and wish to appoint like-minded practitioners to join our team. Apprentices successfully completing the apprenticeship would be considered for applicable SEND practitioner vacancies that arise. The contact for this apprenticeship is: 01708 462887 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311084. Apply nowCloses in 5 days (Monday 7 April 2025 at 11:59pm) When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.#J-18808-Ljbffr