Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Company: Shine Learning and Training Centre CIC
Location: Bedford, mk42 9nd
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £8,236.80 per year
Sector: Education
Ref: VAC-12888
Application Deadline Date: 26/11/2023
Start Date: 04/12/2023
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: 9:00am- 3:00pm (Monday- Thursday) Fridays college

Brief Description

Do you want to work for a company that supports challenged young people and their parents/carers? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people where no two days are the same? Apply now!

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths or equivalent.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375

Personal Qualities

Honest
Kind
Committed
Good attendance and punctuality
Team work
Hard working
The ability to build and maintain professional relationships
Creative thinking

Skills Required

Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and planning skills

Training to be Provided

You will gain the following qualifications:
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:

• Understanding how pupils learn, working with teachers,
• Working with teachers to understand and support assessment for learning,
• Developing strategies for support
• Communication and team work
• Use of technology
• Adding value to education
• Promoting Equality and Diversity and inclusion.

Future Prospects

Potential full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

Shine Learning & Training Centre is a registered not-for-profit Community Interest Company which aims to make a difference to the life outcomes of students who find mainstream education challenging. They offer a good quality alternative education, that provides a home from home approach but focuses on mentoring and prevention work whilst also ensuring students’ academic needs are met and celebrated.

The main part of your role will be to support and assist students and teachers in the classroom. You will be providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. Part of your role will include promoting self-esteem, independence and enabling students to feel secure and happy and proving feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. In addition, you will be promoting good behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and incidents in line with established policy, and encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Employee benefits- golden days (2 days paid leave to use as you wish), staff meals out, staff away days and vouchers offered. This is also a term time only position, perfect for those candidates that have children or enjoy the half term holidays!

Other Information

*Due to the nature of the role and caring for students up to 16 years of age, candidates must be 18 years and over to apply)*

Students can struggle with their mental health and wellbeing
Student can display challenging behaviour- shout, swear, not follow instructions
Students can struggle to manage emotions
Students can struggle academically

Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.

Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.