Freemantles School - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Location

Ripley, Derbyshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Brief overview of this role:

• We are seeking Classroom Assistants to join our rapidly expanding team
• You will be based at our temporary satellite site in Ripley
• You will work alongside the Teacher, Lead Assistant and other Classroom Assistants as a member of the class team in order to deliver an appropriate curriculum within a secure, appropriately stimulating and nurturing environment
• Classroom Assistants are responsible to the teacher in the group
• Classroom Assistants provide classroom support to children, supporting all elements of learning, emotional wellbeing, communication, behaviour and personal care
• You will be working with our infant children, our classes each have 9 children

What 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 development
• The 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 career
• A 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 skills
• A workplace which promotes professional wellbeing and resilience. All staff at Freemantles have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a dedicated staff room and free parking
• We also run wellbeing and social activities throughout the year
• We have recently setup a staff food bank

What you need:

• To be able to read, write and speak English and do basic number work
• Experience of caring for others, children or adults
• Any job role that includes caring for children or adults
• Interest
• You do need to be aware that we are a school for autistic children
• You need to show us you are really interested in working within our school

The training you will be getting

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Benefits:

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
• Earn while you learn
• No debt
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
• Secure a job with little or no experience
• Remote learning

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Potential full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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Salary

£9.98k per annum