South Molton Community College - Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with the parents. - 32.15 hours per week, £12.85ph, Lunch Break. Purpose of the role

- To support teachers and the wider Inclusion Team in providing high-quality learning and

pastoral support to students across South Molton Community College, whilst

completing the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. The post holder will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a

qualified Teaching Assistant through a combination of practical experience, mentoring

and off-the-job training. Supporting Students • Support students individually and in small groups during lessons.

• Help students access learning activities and remain engaged.

• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.

• Support students with SEND, SEMH and additional needs.

• Promote positive behaviour using school behaviour systems.

• Supervise students safely during learning activities.

• Support emotional wellbeing where appropriate.

• Support with after school homework club.

Supporting Teaching and Learning • Prepare individualised classroom and learning resources.

• Assist with the planning of learning activities.

• Support students with learning during lessons.

• Reinforce learning through questioning and explanation.

• Observe good classroom practice.

• Develop skills in adapting resources.

• Assist with assessment activities.

• Record observations of student progress and provide detailed and regular

feedback on student's achievement and progress.

• Deliver predetermined learning/care/support programmes.

• Undertake general administrative support for the Assistant SENDCo & SENDCo Professional Development

• Complete all apprenticeship assignments on time.

• Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio.

• Attend all off-the-job training.

• Participate in regular reviews with the training provider.

• Reflect on own practice.

• Seek and act upon feedback.

• Demonstrate continual professional development.

• Attend whole school INSET training.

What you'll gain

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

• Practical experience in a successful secondary school

• Mentoring from experienced Teaching Assistants

• Experience supporting students aged 11–16

• Ongoing safeguarding and SEND training

• Opportunity to apply for permanent Teaching Assistant vacancies

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staff are

required to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the school's

safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory references, online checks, medical

clearance and an enhanced DBS check .

Essential Criteria

• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or willingness to achieve where

apprenticeship rules allow)

• Right to work in the UK

• Good communication skills

• Good written English

• Basic IT skills

• Positive attitude towards learning

• Reliable and organised

• Ability to build positive relationships

• Ability to work as part of a team Personal Qualities

• Patient

• Caring

• Professional

• Resilient

• Flexible

• Enthusiastic

• Willing to learn

Desirable

• Experience working with young people

• Volunteering / Coaching

• First Aid qualification

• Understanding of SEND

• Experience working in education The school is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications

from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment,

marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or

sexual orientation. This job description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the post and is

not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties

commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role, as reasonably directed by

the Senior Leadership Team. TPBN1_UKTJ