Apprentice Specialist Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

As an Apprentice SSA you will work with the classroom teacher to support students' independent learning and progress in accordance with the national curriculum and with behaviour management strategies. You will help prepare resources and the classroom for planned activities. You will work as part of a team to support the teacher.

You will be supported in the workplace and receive training and materials. Regular on-site meetings with your apprenticeship tutor will help you successfully complete the apprenticeship.

At the end of your contract, if you have performed well on your apprenticeship, you should be in a good position to be considered for a permanent role.

Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship will help you to:

• Gain a nationally recognised Level 2 apprenticeship at no cost to you
• Work towards a Level 2 English and maths if you do not have GCSEs grade C/4, at no cost to you
• Receive training focused on supporting student progress and development aligned to the curriculum
• Develop an understanding of how to actively support the class teacher
• Safeguard students and build a positive and nurturing environment
• Build confidence supporting students with special education needs, EAL or SEMH
• Contribute to planning, class activities and team meetings
• Develop your career

What the school offers its staff

• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
• Staff awards and gift card nominations
• Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
• Family-friendly policies
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups
• Christmas party and social events
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
• Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training - opportunities for growth

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.