Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Cranleigh, United Kingdom - LMP Group

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Cranleigh, United Kingdom

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About Us

Gretton school caters for learners from 5-19 years of age, with the majority coming to Gretton as day students and a small number who also board with us during the week and benefit from a full waking day curriculum.

With a strong commitment to preparing young people for adulthood, our focus is not only on the academic progress of young people, but on their independence, social and emotional skills too.

All of our children and young people have a diagnosis of Autism, some with additional diagnoses too, and the school is set up to support each individual to reach their very significant potential.

Alongside our commitment to delivering a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum, all of our staff have specialist training on - and some, a very personal experience of - Autism; and they are committed to making the school as inclusive, vibrant and supportive as possible.

About you

As our teaching assistant apprentice you will be motivate and encourage students as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance, help with living and learning tasks as appropriate to students' needs.

You will be able to establish supportive relationships and trust with students while following behaviour management plans or other specific strategies as directed, consistently and effectively in line with the agreed policies.

This is an amazing opportunity for you to learn on the job, gain recognised qualifications while working in a rewarding environment, knowing that each day you are impacting the lives of others.

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual

attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate to students' needs.

Monitor students' responses to living and learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement.
Establish supportive relationships and trust with students.
Follow behavior management plans or other specific strategies as directed,

consistently and effectively in line with agreed policy.

Take responsibility for the care and support of designated students.
Give students feedback on achievements in order to reinforce and develop

self-reliance and self-esteem.

Understand and assist with positive handling techniques used within the school.
Comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in the school.
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Child Protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge, skills and development and participate in regular performance reviews.
Produce concise reports and complete other written or electronic documentation as directed.
Carry out duties in accordance with Equal Opportunity Policy.
Modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
Help make appropriate resources to support the students and prepare work and activities in advance of the lesson e.g. making books, labels, signs and undertake practical tasks to maintain a good standard of classroom appearance.
Provide general clerical and administrative support, e.g. administer coursework, produce worksheets for agreed activities using ICT where appropriate.
Communicate the progress and needs of the learners with whom you work to the teaching staff.
The post holder may be required from time to time to undertake other duties within the school/service as may be reasonably expected.

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications

GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in both Maths and English
Knowledge/ understanding of Autism.
Experience of Autism Spectrum conditions
Ability to adhere to relevant procedures and guidelines and put them into practice.
Ability to produce clear and concise reports and other clear written records.
HLTA Qualifications
Clean Driving licence
Autism Qualification
Experience of working within a specialist independent setting.
An interest/ hobby that might be shared with learners.
Experience of supporting the development of social skills with learners with ASC.
Strategic behaviour management.
Happy to work independently but very much a team player
Approachable and friendly
Organised and able to multitask
Ability to engage with children/young people

Benefits
NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card
Earn while you learn.
Automatic rise in pay after 1 year
Remote learning
Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
Secure a job with little or no experience
Paid twice a month

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