SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Kisharon Noé School

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Support pupils to engage in lessons, activities and the wider school day
• Work with individual pupils and small groups under the direction of the class teacher
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, independence and life skills
• Help children and young people access a highly personalised curriculum and achieve their individual goals
• Prepare learning resources and contribute to maintaining an organised and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils with additional communication, sensory and behavioural needs using agreed strategies
• Support pupils with communication, sensory needs, behaviour, mobility, personal care, eating and drinking where required
• Observe pupils' progress and contribute to records and feedback for the class team
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection procedures at all times
• Participate fully in training, supervision and apprenticeship learning activities

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills and experience within specialist education. Successful apprentices may have opportunities to progress into permanent roles within the school and continue developing their careers supporting children and young people with SEND.

We have an exciting opportunity with Inspire ATA! They are a flexi-job provider and you will be employed by Inspire ATA and placed with Dereham Neatherd High School for your apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks: Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company will complete an Enhanced DBS check with Child and Adult Barred List checks, alongside all relevant safeguarding and right-to-work checks in line with school policies and statutory guidance.